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