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