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