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