Youngest female Sarpanch
The record for being the youngest female Sarpanch was set by Nigar Riyaj Shaikh (born on November 6, 2001) of Sangli, Maharashtra. She was elected the Sarpanch of Bolwad Village on December 20 2022 during the Gram Panchayat Election 2022 at the age of 21 years, 1 month and 14 days, as confirmed on February 7, 2023.