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