Sankhana Gram Panchayat, Tonk
Sankhana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tonk district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Tonk Panchayat Samiti and Tonk Zila Parishad. Sankhana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bhanwar Kho, Deopura, and Farooq Nagar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sankhana Gram Panchayat
Sankhana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhanwar Kho |
| 2 | Deopura |
| 3 | Farooq Nagar |
| 4 | Meerganj Sherpur |
| 5 | Meernagar |
| 6 | Nasirpura |
| 7 | Rajnagar |
| 8 | Sankhana |
| 9 | Saulatpura |
| 10 | Shahdatabad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sankhana Gram Panchayat
Sankhana Gram Panchayat is part of Rajasthan's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sankhana 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)
Tonk Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankhana 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 Sankhana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sankhana Gram Panchayat
Where is Sankhana Gram Panchayat located?
Sankhana Gram Panchayat is located in the Tonk district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Tonk Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sankhana Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Sankhana Gram Panchayat: Bhanwar Kho, Deopura, Farooq Nagar, Meerganj Sherpur, Meernagar, Nasirpura, Rajnagar, Sankhana, Saulatpura, and Shahdatabad.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sankhana Gram Panchayat come under?
Sankhana Gram Panchayat comes under Tonk Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tonk district.
Which District Panchayat does Sankhana Gram Panchayat come under?
Tonk Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankhana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Rajasthan have?
Rajasthan follows a three-tier structure. Sankhana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tonk Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Tonk Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sankhana Gram Panchayat?
Sankhana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sankhana Gram Panchayat do?
Sankhana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.