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