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