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