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