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