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