Sohgaon Village Panchayat, Etapalli
Sohgaon is a Village Panchayat located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Etapalli Panchayat Samiti and Gadchiroli Zila Parishad. Sohgaon Village Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bhapda, Gartawahi, and Kurumwada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Sohgaon Village Panchayat
Sohgaon Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhapda |
| 2 | Gartawahi |
| 3 | Kurumwada |
| 4 | Manjigad |
| 5 | Sinbhatti |
| 6 | Sohagaon |
| 7 | Wandoli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sohgaon Village Panchayat
Sohgaon Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sohgaon 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)
Etapalli Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sohgaon 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 Sohgaon Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sohgaon Village Panchayat
Where is Sohgaon Village Panchayat located?
Sohgaon Village Panchayat is located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Etapalli Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sohgaon Village Panchayat?
7 villages come under Sohgaon Village Panchayat: Bhapda, Gartawahi, Kurumwada, Manjigad, Sinbhatti, Sohagaon, and Wandoli.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sohgaon Village Panchayat come under?
Sohgaon Village Panchayat comes under Etapalli Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gadchiroli district.
Which District Panchayat does Sohgaon Village Panchayat come under?
Gadchiroli Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sohgaon Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Sohgaon Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Etapalli Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gadchiroli Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sohgaon Village Panchayat?
Sohgaon Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Sohgaon Village Panchayat do?
Sohgaon Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.