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