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