Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat, Bijadandi
Ponia Mal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Bijadandi Janpad Panchayat and Mandla Zila Panchayat. Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Pauniya Mal., Pauniya Ryt., and Salhepani (Padariya). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat
Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pauniya Mal. |
| 2 | Pauniya Ryt. |
| 3 | Salhepani (Padariya) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat
Ponia 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)
Ponia 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)
Bijadandi Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponia 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 Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat
Where is Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat located?
Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Bijadandi Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat: Pauniya Mal., Pauniya Ryt., and Salhepani (Padariya).
Which Janpad Panchayat does Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat come under?
Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat comes under Bijadandi Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandla district.
Which District Panchayat does Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandla Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijadandi Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Mandla Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat?
Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat do?
Ponia Mal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.