Shankhwali Gram Panchayat, Ahore

Shankhwali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalore district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Ahore Panchayat Samiti and Jalore Zila Parishad. Shankhwali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Akora Padar and Shankhwali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Shankhwali Gram Panchayat

Shankhwali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Akora Padar
2Shankhwali

Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankhwali Gram Panchayat

Shankhwali Gram Panchayat is part of Rajasthan's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Shankhwali 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)

Ahore Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankhwali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Jalore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankhwali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Shankhwali Gram Panchayat

Where is Shankhwali Gram Panchayat located?

Shankhwali Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalore district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Ahore Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Shankhwali Gram Panchayat?

2 villages come under Shankhwali Gram Panchayat: Akora Padar and Shankhwali.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankhwali Gram Panchayat come under?

Shankhwali Gram Panchayat comes under Ahore Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalore district.

Which District Panchayat does Shankhwali Gram Panchayat come under?

Jalore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankhwali Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Rajasthan have?

Rajasthan follows a three-tier structure. Shankhwali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ahore Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalore Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Shankhwali Gram Panchayat?

Shankhwali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Shankhwali Gram Panchayat do?

Shankhwali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.