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