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