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