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