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