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