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