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