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