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