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