Sankra Gram Panchayat, Sankra
Sankra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Sankra Panchayat Samiti and Jaisalmer Zila Parishad. Sankra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bhomsar, Khetasar, and Naya Sankra. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sankra Gram Panchayat
Sankra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhomsar |
| 2 | Khetasar |
| 3 | Naya Sankra |
| 4 | Sadrangarh |
| 5 | Sadrasar |
| 6 | Sankra |
| 7 | Vishangarh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sankra Gram Panchayat
Sankra Gram Panchayat is part of Rajasthan's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sankra 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 Sankra 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 Sankra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sankra Gram Panchayat
Where is Sankra Gram Panchayat located?
Sankra Gram Panchayat is located in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Sankra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sankra Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Sankra Gram Panchayat: Bhomsar, Khetasar, Naya Sankra, Sadrangarh, Sadrasar, Sankra, and Vishangarh.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sankra Gram Panchayat come under?
Sankra Gram Panchayat comes under Sankra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jaisalmer district.
Which District Panchayat does Sankra Gram Panchayat come under?
Jaisalmer Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Rajasthan have?
Rajasthan follows a three-tier structure. Sankra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sankra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jaisalmer Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sankra Gram Panchayat?
Sankra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sankra Gram Panchayat do?
Sankra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.