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