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