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