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