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