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