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