Merdi Village Panchayat, Murbad
Merdi is a Village Panchayat located in the Thane district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Murbad Panchayat Samiti and Thane Zila Parishad. Merdi Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Merdi, Panshet, and Panshet Molalwadi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Merdi Village Panchayat
Merdi Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Merdi |
| 2 | Panshet |
| 3 | Panshet Molalwadi |
| 4 | Paronde |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Merdi Village Panchayat
Merdi Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Merdi 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)
Murbad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merdi 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 Merdi Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Merdi Village Panchayat
Where is Merdi Village Panchayat located?
Merdi Village Panchayat is located in the Thane district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Murbad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Merdi Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Merdi Village Panchayat: Merdi, Panshet, Panshet Molalwadi, and Paronde.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Merdi Village Panchayat come under?
Merdi Village Panchayat comes under Murbad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thane district.
Which District Panchayat does Merdi Village Panchayat come under?
Thane Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merdi Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Merdi Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Murbad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Thane Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Merdi Village Panchayat?
Merdi Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Merdi Village Panchayat do?
Merdi Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.