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