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