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