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