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