Shahabaj Village Panchayat, Alibag
Shahabaj is a Village Panchayat located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Alibag Panchayat Samiti and Raigad Zila Parishad. Shahabaj Village Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Dhuwadkhar, Ghasawad, and Juibapuji. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Shahabaj Village Panchayat
Shahabaj Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhuwadkhar |
| 2 | Ghasawad |
| 3 | Juibapuji |
| 4 | Shahabaj |
| 5 | Talband |
| 6 | Walawade |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shahabaj Village Panchayat
Shahabaj Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shahabaj 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 Shahabaj 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 Shahabaj Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shahabaj Village Panchayat
Where is Shahabaj Village Panchayat located?
Shahabaj Village Panchayat is located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Alibag Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shahabaj Village Panchayat?
6 villages come under Shahabaj Village Panchayat: Dhuwadkhar, Ghasawad, Juibapuji, Shahabaj, Talband, and Walawade.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shahabaj Village Panchayat come under?
Shahabaj Village Panchayat comes under Alibag Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Raigad district.
Which District Panchayat does Shahabaj Village Panchayat come under?
Raigad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shahabaj Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Shahabaj Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Alibag Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Raigad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shahabaj Village Panchayat?
Shahabaj Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Shahabaj Village Panchayat do?
Shahabaj Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.