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