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