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