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