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