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