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