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