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