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