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