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