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