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