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