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