Umarwahi Village Panchayat, Sindewahi
Umarwahi is a Village Panchayat located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Sindewahi Panchayat Samiti and Chandrapur Zila Parishad. Umarwahi Village Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Dewada, Powan Bori, and Shankarpur Rith. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Umarwahi Village Panchayat
Umarwahi Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dewada |
| 2 | Powan Bori |
| 3 | Shankarpur Rith |
| 4 | Umarwahi |
| 5 | Utimal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Umarwahi Village Panchayat
Umarwahi Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Umarwahi 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)
Sindewahi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Umarwahi 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 Umarwahi Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Umarwahi Village Panchayat
Where is Umarwahi Village Panchayat located?
Umarwahi Village Panchayat is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Sindewahi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Umarwahi Village Panchayat?
5 villages come under Umarwahi Village Panchayat: Dewada, Powan Bori, Shankarpur Rith, Umarwahi, and Utimal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Umarwahi Village Panchayat come under?
Umarwahi Village Panchayat comes under Sindewahi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chandrapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Umarwahi Village Panchayat come under?
Chandrapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Umarwahi Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Umarwahi Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Sindewahi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chandrapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Umarwahi Village Panchayat?
Umarwahi Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Umarwahi Village Panchayat do?
Umarwahi Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.