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