Tukura Gaon Panchayat, Paikan
Tukura is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Goalpara district of Assam. It falls under the Paikan Anchalik Panchayat and Goalpara Zila Parishad. Tukura Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Fofanga Pt-I, Hadigaon, and Khagrabari. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tukura Gaon Panchayat
Tukura Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fofanga Pt-I |
| 2 | Hadigaon |
| 3 | Khagrabari |
| 4 | Tukura Pt-I |
| 5 | Tukura Pt-Ii |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tukura Gaon Panchayat
Tukura Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tukura Gaon 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)
Paikan Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tukura Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Goalpara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tukura Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tukura Gaon Panchayat
Where is Tukura Gaon Panchayat located?
Tukura Gaon Panchayat is located in the Goalpara district of Assam. It falls under the Paikan Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Tukura Gaon Panchayat?
5 villages come under Tukura Gaon Panchayat: Fofanga Pt-I, Hadigaon, Khagrabari, Tukura Pt-I, and Tukura Pt-Ii.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Tukura Gaon Panchayat come under?
Tukura Gaon Panchayat comes under Paikan Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Goalpara district.
Which District Panchayat does Tukura Gaon Panchayat come under?
Goalpara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tukura Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Tukura Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Paikan Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Goalpara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tukura Gaon Panchayat?
Tukura Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tukura Gaon Panchayat do?
Tukura Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.