Chokhvada Gram Panchayat, Umarpada
Chokhvada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Surat district of Gujarat. It falls under the Umarpada Taluka Panchayat and Surat District Panchayat. Chokhvada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Chokhvada, Darda, and Divtan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
List of Villages in Chokhvada Gram Panchayat
Chokhvada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chokhvada |
| 2 | Darda |
| 3 | Divtan |
| 4 | Khodamba |
| 5 | Panch Amba |
| 6 | Pinpur |
| 7 | Taval |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chokhvada Gram Panchayat
Chokhvada Gram Panchayat is part of Gujarat's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chokhvada Gram 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)
Umarpada Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chokhvada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Surat District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chokhvada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chokhvada Gram Panchayat
Where is Chokhvada Gram Panchayat located?
Chokhvada Gram Panchayat is located in the Surat district of Gujarat. It falls under the Umarpada Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Chokhvada Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Chokhvada Gram Panchayat: Chokhvada, Darda, Divtan, Khodamba, Panch Amba, Pinpur, and Taval.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Chokhvada Gram Panchayat come under?
Chokhvada Gram Panchayat comes under Umarpada Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Surat district.
Which District Panchayat does Chokhvada Gram Panchayat come under?
Surat District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chokhvada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Gujarat have?
Gujarat follows a three-tier structure. Chokhvada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Umarpada Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Surat District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Chokhvada Gram Panchayat?
Chokhvada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
What does Chokhvada Gram Panchayat do?
Chokhvada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.