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