Taraj Gram Panchayat, Khanpur
Taraj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Khanpur Panchayat Samiti and Jhalawar Zila Parishad. Taraj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bheemgarh, Bokhari, and Chhapihera. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Taraj Gram Panchayat
Taraj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bheemgarh |
| 2 | Bokhari |
| 3 | Chhapihera |
| 4 | Daulara |
| 5 | Daulatpura |
| 6 | Manpura |
| 7 | Ranwas |
| 8 | Taraj |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Taraj Gram Panchayat
Taraj Gram Panchayat is part of Rajasthan's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Taraj 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 Taraj 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 Taraj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Taraj Gram Panchayat
Where is Taraj Gram Panchayat located?
Taraj Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Khanpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Taraj Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Taraj Gram Panchayat: Bheemgarh, Bokhari, Chhapihera, Daulara, Daulatpura, Manpura, Ranwas, and Taraj.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Taraj Gram Panchayat come under?
Taraj Gram Panchayat comes under Khanpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhalawar district.
Which District Panchayat does Taraj Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhalawar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Taraj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Rajasthan have?
Rajasthan follows a three-tier structure. Taraj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khanpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhalawar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Taraj Gram Panchayat?
Taraj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Taraj Gram Panchayat do?
Taraj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.