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