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