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