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