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