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