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