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