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