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