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