Ugwa Village Panchayat, Akola
Ugwa is a Village Panchayat located in the Akola district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Akola Panchayat Samiti and Akola Zila Parishad. Ugwa Village Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chandpur, Khanapur Ujad, and Shahapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Ugwa Village Panchayat
Ugwa Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chandpur |
| 2 | Khanapur Ujad |
| 3 | Shahapur |
| 4 | Tarapur |
| 5 | Ugwa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ugwa Village Panchayat
Ugwa Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ugwa 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)
Akola Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ugwa 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 Ugwa Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ugwa Village Panchayat
Where is Ugwa Village Panchayat located?
Ugwa Village Panchayat is located in the Akola district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Akola Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ugwa Village Panchayat?
5 villages come under Ugwa Village Panchayat: Chandpur, Khanapur Ujad, Shahapur, Tarapur, and Ugwa.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ugwa Village Panchayat come under?
Ugwa Village Panchayat comes under Akola Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Akola district.
Which District Panchayat does Ugwa Village Panchayat come under?
Akola Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ugwa Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Ugwa Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Akola Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Akola Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ugwa Village Panchayat?
Ugwa Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Ugwa Village Panchayat do?
Ugwa Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.