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