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