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