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