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