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