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