Sarpanchs head Gram Panchayats and serve as their President or Chairman. Sarpanches used to be elected by members of Gram Panchayats, but now they’re elected by the people.
Many people are now trying their luck in the Sarpanch elections since the post of Sarpanch is now directly elected by the people in Gram Panchayat elections.
Efforts are now being put into getting the post of Sarpanch by the aspiring village leaders. They also don’t mind spending money to get elected.
Most of us are wondering if these Sarpanches are spending so much money to fight for the post of Sarpanch, how much money will they get as honorarium once they’re elected? In what exact amount will the Sarpanch be paid?
What is the Salary of Sarpanch in Maharashtra
Previously, all gram sabhas, committee chairmanships, and sarpanchs were elected from gram panchayats.
In the first gram sabha of the year, sarpanches held the chairmanship. Other gram sabhas were chaired by the sarpanches.
Now, the Sarpanch gets elected by secret ballot directly by the eligible voters of the village. Sarpanches now have more power, so how much do they get paid? People want to know [Salary of Sarpanch in Maharashtra].
All Previous Sarpanch Salary Maharashtra
a) Earlier, Gram Panchayats had 0 to 2000 people
- Each month, the Sarpanch received a stipend of 1000 rupees.
- The government gave 75 percent of this stipend, while the Gram Panchayat gave the rest.
b) If there were Gram Panchayats between 2001 and 8000
- Gram Panchayat Sarpanch received 1500 rupees stipend every month.
- The government gave 75 percent of this stipend, while the Gram Panchayat gave the rest.
c) If there are Gram Panchayats with more than 8001.
- In this Gram Panchayat, the Sarpanch received a monthly stipend of Rs. 2000.
- 75 percent of this stipend was given by the government and the rest by the Gram Panchayat.
Sarpanch Salary 2024 Per Month 2024
Upasarpanch’s monthly salary depends on the population of their Gram Panchayat. According to the government, how much do Sarpanchs and Deputy Sarpanches get paid? Now let’s see how it goes.
a) According to Government Decision 2019, there are 17392 Gram Panchayats in the state with populations from 0 to 2000.
- It’s $3000 a month for the sarpanches of this Gram Panchayat
- This Gram Panchayat’s Upasarpanch gets 1000 rupees a month as an honorarium
- Seventy-five percent of this stipend comes from the government, and the rest comes from the Gram Panchayat Self Fund.
b) As per Government Decision 2019, there are 9841 Gram Panchayats in Gujarat with a population between 2001 and 8000.
- The Sarpanch of this Gram Panchayat will get 4000/month
- This Gram Panchayat’s Upasarpanch gets 1500/month in remuneration
- The government gives 75 percent of this stipend, while the Gram Panchayat Self Fund gives the rest.
c) As per the Government decision of 2019, there are 621 Gram Panchayats with a population over 8001.
- Gram Panchayat Sarpanchs will receive a monthly remuneration of 5000 rupees
- Upsarpanch of this Gram Panchayat receives 2000/month in remuneration
- Almost 75 percent of the stipend is given by the government, and the rest by the Gram Panchayat Self Fund.
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