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