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