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