Quepem Block, Kushavati (Goa)
Quepem is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Kushavati district of Goa. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Quepem Block consists of 11 Gram Panchayats covering 41 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Quepem Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Quepem Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assolda | 4 |
| 2 | Avedem-Cotombi | 3 |
| 3 | Xeldem | 3 |
| 4 | Molcornem | 5 |
| 5 | Ambaulim | 1 |
| 6 | Balli-Adnem | 5 |
| 7 | Fatorpa-Quitol | 1 |
| 8 | Naqueri-Betul | 2 |
| 9 | Morpirla | 1 |
| 10 | Caurem | 7 |
| 11 | Barcem | 5 |