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