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