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