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