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