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