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