Santra Gram Panchayat, Gira
Santra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balotra district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Gira Panchayat Samiti and Balotra Zila Parishad. Santra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Azad Nagar, Dholu, and Hanuman Nagar.. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santra Gram Panchayat
Santra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Azad Nagar |
| 2 | Dholu |
| 3 | Hanuman Nagar. |
| 4 | Jakhro Ki Dhani |
| 5 | Jhoond |
| 6 | Jhoond Daksin |
| 7 | Karneto Ka Kheda |
| 8 | Kerala |
| 9 | Mataji Ki Bhakhri |
| 10 | Moondh Nagar |
| 11 | Santara |
| 12 | Santra Doli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santra Gram Panchayat
Santra Gram Panchayat is part of Rajasthan's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santra Gram 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)
Gira Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balotra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santra Gram Panchayat
Where is Santra Gram Panchayat located?
Santra Gram Panchayat is located in the Balotra district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Gira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Santra Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Santra Gram Panchayat: Azad Nagar, Dholu, Hanuman Nagar., Jakhro Ki Dhani, and Jhoond and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Santra Gram Panchayat come under?
Santra Gram Panchayat comes under Gira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balotra district.
Which District Panchayat does Santra Gram Panchayat come under?
Balotra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Rajasthan have?
Rajasthan follows a three-tier structure. Santra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balotra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Santra Gram Panchayat?
Santra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santra Gram Panchayat do?
Santra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.