Kusumbale Village Panchayat, Alibag
Kusumbale is a Village Panchayat located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Alibag Panchayat Samiti and Raigad Zila Parishad. Kusumbale Village Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Chikhali, Gavali Kotha, and Hemnagar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Kusumbale Village Panchayat
Kusumbale Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chikhali |
| 2 | Gavali Kotha |
| 3 | Hemnagar |
| 4 | Jalashi |
| 5 | Juigavali |
| 6 | Kachali |
| 7 | Khatwira |
| 8 | Kusumbale |
| 9 | Pitakiri |
| 10 | Ravet |
| 11 | Waghwira |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusumbale Village Panchayat
Kusumbale Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusumbale 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 Kusumbale 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 Kusumbale Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusumbale Village Panchayat
Where is Kusumbale Village Panchayat located?
Kusumbale Village Panchayat is located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Alibag Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusumbale Village Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kusumbale Village Panchayat: Chikhali, Gavali Kotha, Hemnagar, Jalashi, and Juigavali and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusumbale Village Panchayat come under?
Kusumbale Village Panchayat comes under Alibag Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Raigad district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusumbale Village Panchayat come under?
Raigad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumbale Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Kusumbale Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Alibag Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Raigad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusumbale Village Panchayat?
Kusumbale Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Kusumbale Village Panchayat do?
Kusumbale Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.