Chaukul Village Panchayat, Sawantwadi
Chaukul is a Village Panchayat located in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Sawantwadi Panchayat Samiti and Sindhudurg Zila Parishad. Chaukul Village Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Chaukul, Kegad, and Khadpade. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Chaukul Village Panchayat
Chaukul Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chaukul |
| 2 | Kegad |
| 3 | Khadpade |
| 4 | Kumbhavade |
| 5 | Masure |
| 6 | Nene |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chaukul Village Panchayat
Chaukul Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chaukul 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)
Sawantwadi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaukul Village Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sindhudurg Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaukul Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chaukul Village Panchayat
Where is Chaukul Village Panchayat located?
Chaukul Village Panchayat is located in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Sawantwadi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chaukul Village Panchayat?
6 villages come under Chaukul Village Panchayat: Chaukul, Kegad, Khadpade, Kumbhavade, Masure, and Nene.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chaukul Village Panchayat come under?
Chaukul Village Panchayat comes under Sawantwadi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sindhudurg district.
Which District Panchayat does Chaukul Village Panchayat come under?
Sindhudurg Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaukul Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Chaukul Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Sawantwadi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sindhudurg Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chaukul Village Panchayat?
Chaukul Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Chaukul Village Panchayat do?
Chaukul Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.