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