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