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