Kharad Village Panchayat, Ambernath
Kharad is a Village Panchayat located in the Thane district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Ambernath Panchayat Samiti and Thane Zila Parishad. Kharad Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Ambhe, Dhoke (Ambhe), and Kharad. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Kharad Village Panchayat
Kharad Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambhe |
| 2 | Dhoke (Ambhe) |
| 3 | Kharad |
| 4 | Kushivali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kharad Village Panchayat
Kharad Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kharad 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 Kharad 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 Kharad Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kharad Village Panchayat
Where is Kharad Village Panchayat located?
Kharad Village Panchayat is located in the Thane district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Ambernath Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kharad Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Kharad Village Panchayat: Ambhe, Dhoke (Ambhe), Kharad, and Kushivali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kharad Village Panchayat come under?
Kharad Village Panchayat comes under Ambernath Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thane district.
Which District Panchayat does Kharad Village Panchayat come under?
Thane Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kharad Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Kharad Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Ambernath Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Thane Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kharad Village Panchayat?
Kharad Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Kharad Village Panchayat do?
Kharad Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.