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