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