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