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