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