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