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