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