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