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