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