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