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