Varskaol Village Panchayat, Shahapur
Varskaol is a Village Panchayat located in the Thane district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Shahapur Panchayat Samiti and Thane Zila Parishad. Varskaol Village Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bendekon, Dughar, and Ghanepada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Varskaol Village Panchayat
Varskaol Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bendekon |
| 2 | Dughar |
| 3 | Ghanepada |
| 4 | Pimpalpada |
| 5 | Varaskol |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Varskaol Village Panchayat
Varskaol Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Varskaol 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 Varskaol 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 Varskaol Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Varskaol Village Panchayat
Where is Varskaol Village Panchayat located?
Varskaol Village Panchayat is located in the Thane district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Shahapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Varskaol Village Panchayat?
5 villages come under Varskaol Village Panchayat: Bendekon, Dughar, Ghanepada, Pimpalpada, and Varaskol.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Varskaol Village Panchayat come under?
Varskaol Village Panchayat comes under Shahapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thane district.
Which District Panchayat does Varskaol Village Panchayat come under?
Thane Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Varskaol Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Varskaol Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Shahapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Thane Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Varskaol Village Panchayat?
Varskaol Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Varskaol Village Panchayat do?
Varskaol Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.