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