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