Popatkhed Village Panchayat, Akot
Popatkhed is a Village Panchayat located in the Akola district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Akot Panchayat Samiti and Akola Zila Parishad. Popatkhed Village Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bandhara, Dahikhel Futkar, and Gajipur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Popatkhed Village Panchayat
Popatkhed Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandhara |
| 2 | Dahikhel Futkar |
| 3 | Gajipur |
| 4 | Popatkhed |
| 5 | Rudhadi Pr. Khatkali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Popatkhed Village Panchayat
Popatkhed Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Popatkhed 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)
Akot Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Popatkhed 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 Popatkhed Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Popatkhed Village Panchayat
Where is Popatkhed Village Panchayat located?
Popatkhed Village Panchayat is located in the Akola district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Akot Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Popatkhed Village Panchayat?
5 villages come under Popatkhed Village Panchayat: Bandhara, Dahikhel Futkar, Gajipur, Popatkhed, and Rudhadi Pr. Khatkali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Popatkhed Village Panchayat come under?
Popatkhed Village Panchayat comes under Akot Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Akola district.
Which District Panchayat does Popatkhed Village Panchayat come under?
Akola Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Popatkhed Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Popatkhed Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Akot Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Akola Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Popatkhed Village Panchayat?
Popatkhed Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Popatkhed Village Panchayat do?
Popatkhed Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.