Gagan Bavada Block, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
Gagan Bavada is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. 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.
Gagan Bavada Block consists of 29 Gram Panchayats covering 42 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 Gagan Bavada Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Gagan Bavada Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kode | 2 |
| 2 | Taliye Budruk | 1 |
| 3 | Shenawade | 1 |
| 4 | Asandoli | 1 |
| 5 | Margewadi | 1 |
| 6 | Vesarde | 1 |
| 7 | Nivade | 1 |
| 8 | Sakhari Mhalunge | 2 |
| 9 | Kirave | 1 |
| 10 | Mutakeshwar / Khadule | 2 |
| 11 | Longhe | 1 |
| 12 | Tisangi | 2 |
| 13 | Salwan | 1 |
| 14 | Vetawade | 1 |
| 15 | Mandur | 2 |
| 16 | Mandukali | 1 |
| 17 | Asalaj | 3 |
| 18 | Khokurle | 1 |
| 19 | Anadur | 1 |
| 20 | Dhundewadi | 1 |
| 21 | Kheriwade | 1 |
| 22 | Sheloshi | 1 |
| 23 | Saitawade / Sangashi | 3 |
| 24 | Jargi | 1 |
| 25 | Kadave | 1 |
| 26 | Baveli | 1 |
| 27 | Borbet | 2 |
| 28 | Katali / Lakhamapur | 4 |
| 29 | Gagan Bavada | 1 |