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