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