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