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