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