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