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