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