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    Zilla Parishad General Information

    By separating some talukas of the former Full Thane district. A new district ‘Palghar’ was created on 1st August 2014. Palghar district has got a unique structure like sea, hill and rural. In this district there are eight talukas namely Dahanu, Palghar, Vasai talukas which have the sea coast and Wada and Palghar talukas which are industrially developed and Jawhar, Mokhada, Vikramgad and Talasari talukas which are very remote hilly areas. This district is 70 km. It has the Arabian Sea coast and major rivers such as Vaitarna, Ulhas, Deherja, Pinjal, Surya and Tansa flow. The climate here is hot and humid and the average rainfall is 2000 to 3500 mm. That’s it. Therefore, one can take advantage of Tansa and Surya dams here.

    There are 8 talukas in the district and 8 panchayat samitis with 473 gram panchayats and 415 pesa gram panchayats. The first nuclear power plant to generate electricity in the country is located at Tarapur in Palghar taluka of Palghar district. Arnala, Kelwa, Dahanu (Marine), Bhuikot Fort of Vasai, Rajwada of Jawhar etc. Historical forts are located in Palghar district. Shitladevi temple in Palghar taluka, Sri Mahalakshmi Mata temple in Dahanu taluka, Sreesantoshi Mata temple in Ashagad, Saibaba temple in Narpad, Savta Yethil Shiva temple, Jivadani Mata temple in Vasai taluka, Wada Yethil Teelseshwar temple are blessed in the district. Also, there are scenic spots such as Dabhosa waterfall, Chhote Mahabaleshwar (sun set point) in Jawhar taluka of Palghar district, Waghoba Khindi waterfall in Palghar taluka, Sativali Kund.

    Palghar District General Information
    Department Information
    Geographical Area of ​​Palghar District:- 4,69,699 hectares
    Palghar district has a sea coast:- 112 km.
    A favorable area for fishing:- 11,328 hectares
    Total Taluks:- 8
    All Tribal Panchayat Committees:- 6
    Partly Tribal Panchayat Committees:- 2
    Total Revenue Village No:- 1007
    Total Population (2011 Census):- 2995428
    A.J. Population:- 10,05,272
    Zilla Parishad Group:- 57
    Panchayat Samiti Gan:- 114
    Zilla Parishad General Committee:- 1
    Zilla Parishad Subject Committee:- 10
    Panchayat Samiti No:- 8
    Gram Panchayat:- 473
    Of Pesa Gram Panchayat:- 411
    Veterinary clinics:- 85
    category of1:- 41
    category2:- 44
    Primary Health Centre:- 46
    sub-centre:- 304
    Primary school:- 2197
    Secondary school:- 569
    Geographical Location (Talukas)
    Tribal Taluks:- Johar, Mokhada, Vikramgad, Talasari, Wada, Dahanu
    Very remote hilly talukas:- Johar, Mokhada, Vikramgad, Talasari, Wada
    Maritime Taluks:- Dahanu, Vasai, Palghar.
    the weather:- Hot and humid
    Precipitation:- average2500 to 3500 mm.
    Rivers and valleys.:- Deharge, Surya, Pinjal, Tansa, Vaitrana.
    to hold:- Deharge, Kavadas, Dhamani, Bandri.
    Sightseeing places in the district
    A place of cool air:- Johar, Khodala, Suryamal.
    Tourist places:- Arnala Fort, Jawhar Palace, Dabhosa Falls. Kelwa Mahim Bordi Beach, Shirpamaal Jawhar which was sanctified by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s accession
    Temple/Shrine:- Mahalakshmi (Dahanu)Shitladevi,Mahadev Mandir Sativali Hot Springs
    Art:- Both tarpa music and dance are popular
    Popular topics on agriculture Wada Kolam Rice is famous, Dahanu Gholwad Chiku is famous, Bahadoli’s Jambhul, Palghar’s Cardamom Banana and Vasai Sukeli are famous.
    Fortthe fortE Arnala Fort of Vasai, situated in the sea of ​​Kelvethe castle, of Gambhir Gad, Tarapurthe castle, Kaladurg, Kamandurg, Shirgaonthe castle
    energy core Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant Tarapur Thermal Plant Adani Power Dahanu.

    Panchayat Raj is an innovative experiment in the making of modern India.

    The Balwantrai Mehta Committee (1958) recommended a three-tier Panchayat Raj system to involve the rural masses in rural development. Accordingly, the Government of Maharashtra dated On May 1, 1962, the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Act, 1961 were agreed upon and the Zilla Parishad at the district level, Panchayat Samiti at the group level and Gram Panchayat at the village level established a three-tier Panchayat Raj. In this way, the state of Maharashtra became the ninth state in the country to adopt the Panchayat Raj system. A Zilla Parishad (commonly known as Zilla Parishad) is a local government body at the district level in India. Generally the Zilla Parishad office is located at the District Headquarters. Zilla Parishad works to convey the information and services of various schemes of Maharashtra and Central Government to the common people in rural areas.

    Basic Functions of Zilla Parishad:

    • Providing essential services and facilities in rural areas.
    • Making seeds available to farmers. Also to provide information about improved and new technologies useful for agriculture.
    • Establishing schools and libraries in rural areas and running them properly.
    • Setting up primary health centers and hospitals in rural areas. Also to carry out preventive vaccination program to prevent epidemic diseases from time to time.
    • Implementation of development schemes for SC-ST people in rural areas. Ashram school for tribal childrenRunning as well as setting up free hostels for tribal students.
    • Encouraging entrepreneurs to start small scale industries to generate rural employment.
    • Bridges in rural areas,Construction and maintenance of roads and provision of other public facilities.
    • Creating employment.

    Zilla Parishad, Palghar – A Glimpse
    Zilla Parishad, Palghar was established on 1st August 2014

    G.P. Various subject committees under Palghar are as follows

    • Standing Committee
    • Water Management and Sanitation Committee
    • Women and Child Welfare Committee
    • Social Welfare Committee
    • Agriculture Committee
    • Animal Husbandry and Dairy Committee
    • Education and Sports Committee
    • Health Committee
    • Construction Committee
    • Finance Committee