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