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