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