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