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