Wapti Village Panchayat, Karanja
Wapti is a Village Panchayat located in the Washim district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Karanja Panchayat Samiti and Washim Zila Parishad. Wapti Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kupati, Shahapur, and Undri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Wapti Village Panchayat
Wapti Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kupati |
| 2 | Shahapur |
| 3 | Undri |
| 4 | Wapti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Wapti Village Panchayat
Wapti Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Wapti 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 Wapti 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 Wapti Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Wapti Village Panchayat
Where is Wapti Village Panchayat located?
Wapti Village Panchayat is located in the Washim district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Karanja Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Wapti Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Wapti Village Panchayat: Kupati, Shahapur, Undri, and Wapti.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Wapti Village Panchayat come under?
Wapti Village Panchayat comes under Karanja Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Washim district.
Which District Panchayat does Wapti Village Panchayat come under?
Washim Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Wapti Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Wapti Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Karanja Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Washim Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Wapti Village Panchayat?
Wapti Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Wapti Village Panchayat do?
Wapti Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.