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