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