Arkhed Village Panchayat, Murtijapur
Arkhed is a Village Panchayat located in the Akola district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Murtijapur Panchayat Samiti and Akola Zila Parishad. Arkhed Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Arkhed, Jamthi Khurd Vadgaon, and Lodhipur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Arkhed Village Panchayat
Arkhed Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arkhed |
| 2 | Jamthi Khurd Vadgaon |
| 3 | Lodhipur |
| 4 | Ramkhed |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arkhed Village Panchayat
Arkhed Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arkhed 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)
Murtijapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arkhed Village Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Akola Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arkhed Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arkhed Village Panchayat
Where is Arkhed Village Panchayat located?
Arkhed Village Panchayat is located in the Akola district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Murtijapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arkhed Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Arkhed Village Panchayat: Arkhed, Jamthi Khurd Vadgaon, Lodhipur, and Ramkhed.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arkhed Village Panchayat come under?
Arkhed Village Panchayat comes under Murtijapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Akola district.
Which District Panchayat does Arkhed Village Panchayat come under?
Akola Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arkhed Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Arkhed Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Murtijapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Akola Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Arkhed Village Panchayat?
Arkhed Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Arkhed Village Panchayat do?
Arkhed Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.