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