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