Kortad Village Panchayat, Jawhar
Kortad is a Village Panchayat located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Jawhar Panchayat Samiti and Palghar Zila Parishad. Kortad Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kortad, Medhe, and Ramnagar (Kasatwadi). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Kortad Village Panchayat
Kortad Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kortad |
| 2 | Medhe |
| 3 | Ramnagar (Kasatwadi) |
| 4 | Savarpada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kortad Village Panchayat
Kortad Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kortad 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)
Jawhar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kortad 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 Kortad Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kortad Village Panchayat
Where is Kortad Village Panchayat located?
Kortad Village Panchayat is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Jawhar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kortad Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Kortad Village Panchayat: Kortad, Medhe, Ramnagar (Kasatwadi), and Savarpada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kortad Village Panchayat come under?
Kortad Village Panchayat comes under Jawhar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palghar district.
Which District Panchayat does Kortad Village Panchayat come under?
Palghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kortad Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Kortad Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Jawhar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palghar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kortad Village Panchayat?
Kortad Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Kortad Village Panchayat do?
Kortad Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.