Awas Village Panchayat, Alibag
Awas is a Village Panchayat located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Alibag Panchayat Samiti and Raigad Zila Parishad. Awas Village Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Awas, Indrape, and Ranjanpada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Awas Village Panchayat
Awas Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awas |
| 2 | Indrape |
| 3 | Ranjanpada |
| 4 | Surekhar |
| 5 | Tekali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Awas Village Panchayat
Awas Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Awas 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)
Alibag Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Awas Village Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Raigad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Awas Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Awas Village Panchayat
Where is Awas Village Panchayat located?
Awas Village Panchayat is located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Alibag Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Awas Village Panchayat?
5 villages come under Awas Village Panchayat: Awas, Indrape, Ranjanpada, Surekhar, and Tekali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Awas Village Panchayat come under?
Awas Village Panchayat comes under Alibag Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Raigad district.
Which District Panchayat does Awas Village Panchayat come under?
Raigad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Awas Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Awas Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Alibag Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Raigad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Awas Village Panchayat?
Awas Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Awas Village Panchayat do?
Awas Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.