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