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Parameter 10: Gram Panchayat Office Building, Signboards, and Information Display

Panchayat Office Building

Building Details

Type: Permanent RCC Structure

Year Built: 2018

Total Area: 1,200 sq ft

Condition: Good

Location

Address: Main Road, Village Center

Landmark: Near Primary School

Access: Well-connected by paved road

Parking: Available

Office Timings

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

Office Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lunch Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Closed: Sundays & Gazetted Holidays

Room-wise Infrastructure

Room/Area Size (sq ft) Purpose Facilities
Sarpanch Chamber 200 Sarpanch office and meetings Desk, chairs, computer, filing cabinet
Secretary Office 180 Administrative work Desk, computer, printer, scanner, files
Accounts Section 150 Financial records and accounts Computer, accounting software, safe
Public Service Counter 120 Certificate and application services Counter, forms, application register
Meeting Hall 300 Panchayat and committee meetings Tables, 25 chairs, whiteboard
Record Room 100 Document storage Steel racks, fireproof cabinet
Waiting Area 80 Public waiting space Benches, drinking water
Toilet Facilities 70 Sanitation 2 toilets (male/female) with water

Office Assets & Equipment

IT Equipment

  • Desktop Computers: 4
  • Laptop: 1
  • Printers: 2 (1 color, 1 B&W)
  • Scanner: 1
  • UPS Systems: 3
  • Internet Connection: Broadband 100 Mbps

Furniture

  • Office Tables: 6
  • Chairs: 30
  • Filing Cabinets: 8
  • Steel Racks: 4
  • Notice Boards: 3
  • Conference Table: 1

Other Equipment

  • Telephone Landline: 2
  • Photocopier: 1
  • Water Purifier: 1
  • Ceiling Fans: 6
  • LED Lights: 12
  • Fire Extinguishers: 2

Signboards & Information Display

External Signboards

Signboard Type Location Size Condition
Main Name Board (Bilingual) Building Front Gate 6 ft x 4 ft Good
Office Timings Board Entry Door 2 ft x 1.5 ft Good
Service List Board Waiting Area Wall 4 ft x 3 ft Good
Directional Signs Inside Office 1 ft x 0.5 ft each Good

Notice Boards & Display Panels

Display Board Location Information Displayed Update Frequency
Main Notice Board (External) Building Entrance Public notices, meeting dates, tenders Weekly
RTI Information Board Near Entry RTI procedures, fees, contact details As needed
Staff Details Board Reception Area Staff names, designations, photos Annually
Elected Representatives Board Waiting Area Sarpanch, members with photos, wards After elections
Schemes & Benefits Board Public Counter Government schemes, eligibility, benefits Quarterly
Financial Disclosure Board Meeting Hall Budget, income-expenditure, audit Quarterly
Citizens Charter Board Service Counter Services, timelines, fees, grievance Annually
Complaint/Suggestion Box Waiting Area Public feedback mechanism Checked daily

Mandatory Information Displays

As per Government Guidelines

The Gram Panchayat office prominently displays the following mandatory information:

  • Panchayat Name & Logo: Displayed on all external signboards in English and Marathi
  • National Emblem: Displayed on main signboard and letterheads
  • Elected Representatives: Photos and contact details of Sarpanch and all ward members
  • Staff Directory: Names, designations, and responsibilities of all staff
  • Office Timings: Working hours clearly visible at entrance
  • Citizens Charter: List of all services with timelines and fees
  • RTI Information: Right to Information Act procedures and PIOs details
  • Grievance Redressal: Complaint registration process and timeline
  • Budget Summary: Annual budget, quarterly income-expenditure statements
  • Audit Reports: Latest internal and external audit findings
  • Meeting Notices: Gram Sabha and Panchayat meeting schedules
  • Scheme Information: Details of ongoing government schemes and beneficiary lists
  • Contact Information: Helpline numbers, email, emergency contacts

Additional Infrastructure

Accessibility Features

  • Wheelchair ramp at entrance
  • Wide doorways (3 feet)
  • Accessible toilet facility
  • Ground floor offices (no stairs required)
  • Braille signage at entry

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers (2 units)
  • Emergency exit signage
  • First aid kit
  • CCTV cameras
  • Security guard on duty

Utilities

  • Electricity connection with backup
  • Water supply connection
  • Solar panels (2 kW capacity)
  • Rainwater harvesting system
  • Waste segregation bins

Maintenance & Upkeep

Maintenance Activity Frequency Last Done Responsible
Building Cleaning Daily Today Cleaning Staff
Electrical Maintenance Quarterly October 2025 Electrician
Plumbing Check Half-yearly September 2025 Plumber
IT Equipment Servicing Quarterly November 2025 IT Vendor
Painting Every 2 years March 2024 Contractor
Fire Safety Inspection Annually January 2025 Fire Department