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