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