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