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