Sihjani Gram Panchayat, Vijayraghavgarh
Sihjani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Vijayraghavgarh Janpad Panchayat and Katni Zila Panchayat. Sihjani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Dhora and Sijhani. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sihjani Gram Panchayat
Sihjani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhora |
| 2 | Sijhani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sihjani Gram Panchayat
Sihjani Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sihjani Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Vijayraghavgarh Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sihjani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Katni Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sihjani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sihjani Gram Panchayat
Where is Sihjani Gram Panchayat located?
Sihjani Gram Panchayat is located in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Vijayraghavgarh Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sihjani Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Sihjani Gram Panchayat: Dhora and Sijhani.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Sihjani Gram Panchayat come under?
Sihjani Gram Panchayat comes under Vijayraghavgarh Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Katni district.
Which District Panchayat does Sihjani Gram Panchayat come under?
Katni Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sihjani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sihjani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Vijayraghavgarh Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Katni Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sihjani Gram Panchayat?
Sihjani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sihjani Gram Panchayat do?
Sihjani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.