Mervi Village Panchayat, Ratnagiri
Mervi is a Village Panchayat located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Ratnagiri Panchayat Samiti and Ratnagiri Zila Parishad. Mervi Village Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Jambhulaad, Kurdhe, and Mervi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Mervi Village Panchayat
Mervi Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jambhulaad |
| 2 | Kurdhe |
| 3 | Mervi |
| 4 | Thikanbehere |
| 5 | Thikanchandradev |
| 6 | Thikansoman |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mervi Village Panchayat
Mervi Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mervi 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)
Ratnagiri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mervi 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 Mervi Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mervi Village Panchayat
Where is Mervi Village Panchayat located?
Mervi Village Panchayat is located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Ratnagiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mervi Village Panchayat?
6 villages come under Mervi Village Panchayat: Jambhulaad, Kurdhe, Mervi, Thikanbehere, Thikanchandradev, and Thikansoman.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mervi Village Panchayat come under?
Mervi Village Panchayat comes under Ratnagiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ratnagiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Mervi Village Panchayat come under?
Ratnagiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mervi Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Mervi Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Ratnagiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ratnagiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mervi Village Panchayat?
Mervi Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Mervi Village Panchayat do?
Mervi Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.