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