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