Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat
Avedem-Cotombi is a Village Panchayat located in the Kushavati district of Goa. It falls under the Kushavati Zilla Panchayat. Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Avedem, Chaifi, and Cotombi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat
Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Avedem |
| 2 | Chaifi |
| 3 | Cotombi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat
Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat is part of Goa's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Avedem-Cotombi 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: District Panchayat (DP)
Kushavati Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat
Where is Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat located?
Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat is located in the Kushavati district of Goa.
How many villages come under Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat?
3 villages come under Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat: Avedem, Chaifi, and Cotombi.
Does Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Goa follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat comes directly under Kushavati Zilla Panchayat.
Which District Panchayat does Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat come under?
Kushavati Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Goa have?
Goa follows a two-tier structure. Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat sits at the village level and Kushavati Zilla Panchayat at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat?
Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat do?
Avedem-Cotombi Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.