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