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