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