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