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