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