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