Astgaon Village Panchayat, Rahata
Astgaon is a Village Panchayat located in the Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Rahata Panchayat Samiti and Ahilyanagar Zila Parishad. Astgaon Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Astagaon, Cholkewadi, and Morwadi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Astgaon Village Panchayat
Astgaon Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astagaon |
| 2 | Cholkewadi |
| 3 | Morwadi |
| 4 | Tarkaswadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Astgaon Village Panchayat
Astgaon Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Astgaon Village 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)
Rahata Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Astgaon Village Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ahilyanagar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Astgaon Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Astgaon Village Panchayat
Where is Astgaon Village Panchayat located?
Astgaon Village Panchayat is located in the Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Rahata Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Astgaon Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Astgaon Village Panchayat: Astagaon, Cholkewadi, Morwadi, and Tarkaswadi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Astgaon Village Panchayat come under?
Astgaon Village Panchayat comes under Rahata Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ahilyanagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Astgaon Village Panchayat come under?
Ahilyanagar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Astgaon Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Astgaon Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Rahata Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ahilyanagar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Astgaon Village Panchayat?
Astgaon Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Astgaon Village Panchayat do?
Astgaon Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.