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