Barhanpur Village Panchayat, Palghar
Barhanpur is a Village Panchayat located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Palghar Panchayat Samiti and Palghar Zila Parishad. Barhanpur Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Ambedhe, Barhanpur, and Mendhwan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Barhanpur Village Panchayat
Barhanpur Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambedhe |
| 2 | Barhanpur |
| 3 | Mendhwan |
| 4 | Somata |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barhanpur Village Panchayat
Barhanpur Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barhanpur 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)
Palghar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barhanpur 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 Barhanpur Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barhanpur Village Panchayat
Where is Barhanpur Village Panchayat located?
Barhanpur Village Panchayat is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Palghar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barhanpur Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Barhanpur Village Panchayat: Ambedhe, Barhanpur, Mendhwan, and Somata.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barhanpur Village Panchayat come under?
Barhanpur Village Panchayat comes under Palghar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palghar district.
Which District Panchayat does Barhanpur Village Panchayat come under?
Palghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barhanpur Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Barhanpur Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Palghar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palghar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barhanpur Village Panchayat?
Barhanpur Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Barhanpur Village Panchayat do?
Barhanpur Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.