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