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