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