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