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