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