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