Dhusmi Village Panchayat, Pen
Dhusmi is a Village Panchayat located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Pen Panchayat Samiti and Raigad Zila Parishad. Dhusmi Village Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Dushmi, Kauli Simadevi, and Khar Koshim. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Dhusmi Village Panchayat
Dhusmi Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dushmi |
| 2 | Kauli Simadevi |
| 3 | Khar Koshim |
| 4 | Khar Simadevi |
| 5 | Kharpada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhusmi Village Panchayat
Dhusmi Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhusmi 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)
Pen Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhusmi Village Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Raigad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhusmi Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhusmi Village Panchayat
Where is Dhusmi Village Panchayat located?
Dhusmi Village Panchayat is located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Pen Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhusmi Village Panchayat?
5 villages come under Dhusmi Village Panchayat: Dushmi, Kauli Simadevi, Khar Koshim, Khar Simadevi, and Kharpada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhusmi Village Panchayat come under?
Dhusmi Village Panchayat comes under Pen Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Raigad district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhusmi Village Panchayat come under?
Raigad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhusmi Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Dhusmi Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Pen Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Raigad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhusmi Village Panchayat?
Dhusmi Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Dhusmi Village Panchayat do?
Dhusmi Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.