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