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