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