Utavali Village Panchayat, Vikramgad
Utavali is a Village Panchayat located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Vikramgad Panchayat Samiti and Palghar Zila Parishad. Utavali Village Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Baste, Bhanapur, and Kawale. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Utavali Village Panchayat
Utavali Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baste |
| 2 | Bhanapur |
| 3 | Kawale |
| 4 | Potkhal |
| 5 | Shelpada |
| 6 | Utavali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Utavali Village Panchayat
Utavali Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Utavali 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)
Vikramgad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Utavali 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 Utavali Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Utavali Village Panchayat
Where is Utavali Village Panchayat located?
Utavali Village Panchayat is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Vikramgad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Utavali Village Panchayat?
6 villages come under Utavali Village Panchayat: Baste, Bhanapur, Kawale, Potkhal, Shelpada, and Utavali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Utavali Village Panchayat come under?
Utavali Village Panchayat comes under Vikramgad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palghar district.
Which District Panchayat does Utavali Village Panchayat come under?
Palghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Utavali Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Utavali Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Vikramgad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palghar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Utavali Village Panchayat?
Utavali Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Utavali Village Panchayat do?
Utavali Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.