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