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