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