Gram Panchayat Department
Contact Information of the Department Head
Name of the department head : Mr. Bhausaheb Shivaji Aklade
Designation : Deputy Chief Officer (Grapan)
Telephone Number : (0257) 222 3557
Email : dyceovpjjalgaon[at]gmail[dot]com
Objectives and Functions
The main objective of this department is to carry out work related to Gram Panchayats and implement the schemes. To achieve overall development of the nation through public participation of the citizens of rural areas. To develop Gram Panchayats using modern technology. To reach all types of schemes of Zilla Parishad/Government to the common citizens at the village level through Gram Sevak and Village Development Officer. It implements various schemes of State, Central, District Administration. It achieves overall development through public participation through Gram Panchayat. All types of services available from the Gram Panchayat Department are available at the Gram Panchayat level and all types of services are provided through the Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat, as well as the Secretary of the Gram Panchayat and Gram Sevak/Village Development Officer.
| Description | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Geographical Area | 11,76,000 hectares |
| Total Talukas | 15 |
| Total Villages | 1503 |
| Total Gram Panchayats | 1155 |
| Total Number of Houses | 681,216 |
| Total Gram Sevak Employees | 774 (subject to change) |
| Total Village Development Officers (VDOs) | 169 (subject to change) |
| Total Extension Officers | 33 (subject to change) |
| Total Gram Panchayat Staff (as per structure) | 2162 |
| Total Sarpanchs | 1072 |
| Total Deputy Sarpanchs | 1061 |
| Total ‘Aaple Sarkar’ Service Centers | 887 |
| Total Service Center Operators | 859 |