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