Markhandi Gram Panchayat, Begamganj
Markhandi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Begamganj Janpad Panchayat and Raisen Zila Panchayat. Markhandi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Chainpura Ta. Choka, Chandpura, and Dobi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Markhandi Gram Panchayat
Markhandi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chainpura Ta. Choka |
| 2 | Chandpura |
| 3 | Dobi |
| 4 | Jhirpani |
| 5 | Markhandi |
| 6 | Mehgawan Talluka Choka |
| 7 | Modakpur |
| 8 | Narendrapur |
| 9 | Tinsai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Markhandi Gram Panchayat
Markhandi Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Markhandi 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)
Begamganj Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Markhandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Raisen Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Markhandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Markhandi Gram Panchayat
Where is Markhandi Gram Panchayat located?
Markhandi Gram Panchayat is located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Begamganj Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Markhandi Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Markhandi Gram Panchayat: Chainpura Ta. Choka, Chandpura, Dobi, Jhirpani, Markhandi, Mehgawan Talluka Choka, Modakpur, Narendrapur, and Tinsai.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Markhandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Markhandi Gram Panchayat comes under Begamganj Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Raisen district.
Which District Panchayat does Markhandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Raisen Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Markhandi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Markhandi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Begamganj Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Raisen Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Markhandi Gram Panchayat?
Markhandi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Markhandi Gram Panchayat do?
Markhandi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.