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