Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat, Bichhiya
Katunga Mal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Bichhiya Janpad Panchayat and Mandla Zila Panchayat. Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bhanpur Kheda F.V., Katanga Mal., and Katanga Ryt.. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat
Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhanpur Kheda F.V. |
| 2 | Katanga Mal. |
| 3 | Katanga Ryt. |
| 4 | Sarhi |
| 5 | Sounph Fv (Katunga Mal) |
| 6 | Taktauwa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat
Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Katunga Mal 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)
Bichhiya Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mandla Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat
Where is Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat located?
Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Bichhiya Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat: Bhanpur Kheda F.V., Katanga Mal., Katanga Ryt., Sarhi, Sounph Fv (Katunga Mal), and Taktauwa.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat come under?
Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat comes under Bichhiya Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandla district.
Which District Panchayat does Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandla Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bichhiya Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Mandla Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat?
Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat do?
Katunga Mal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.