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