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