With the announcement of the Panchayati Raj elections 2026, rural areas across the state are witnessing heightened political activities, yet deep within the heartland lies a harsh reality of neglected promises. In Ulpurafarm village, which falls under Jhor panchayat in Rajsamand district, the festive air of elections contrasts sharply with the everyday struggle of its citizens. Home to around 35 to 40 families, this small habitation continues to await basic infrastructure that forms the cornerstone of modern life. For nearly 50 years, the residents here have not seen a paved tar road connecting their settlement to the outside world, turning daily survival into an arduous journey.
Rainy season isolates village while lack of lighting adds to woes
The absence of an all-weather road severely hampers regular transport and mobility for the villagers of Ulpurafarm. The situation turns alarming during the monsoon months when downpours turn earthen tracks into muddy obstacles, making vehicular movement completely impossible. In critical emergencies, ambulances are unable to drive into the village. Residents recount stressful situations where critically ill patients and pregnant women had to be transported on cots or carried manually to reach medical transport waiting on distant main roads. The village also remains engulfed in darkness after sunset because no streetlights have been installed on the village pathways, significantly escalating security risks and the danger of snakebites during night hours.
Piped water scheme fails to arrive as residents turn to neighbouring district
Despite widespread public initiatives aimed at supplying piped drinking water to every household, villagers affirm that the Har Ghar Nal scheme has not delivered water to their homes. Sourcing potable water remains an exhaustive chore for families every day. The community is equally deprived of functional medical dispensaries and adequate educational centers for school-going children. Even though Ulpurafarm is administratively positioned inside Rajsamand district, the acute lack of essential amenities forces residents to cross administrative borders and depend on facilities in the adjoining Bhilwara district. Local residents express deep disillusionment, pointing out that shifting between bureaucratic boundaries often leaves their genuine grievances unresolved by officials.
Core infrastructure takes centre stage in village council contest
Jhor gram panchayat, functioning under Sardar Garh tehsil in Rajsamand, accounts for nearly 2100 registered voters. In the current local body election cycle, two candidates are competing for the post of village Sarpanch. Taking full advantage of the campaign trail, the residents of Ulpurafarm have brought civic deficiencies to the forefront of the debate. They point out that political leaders routinely visit the settlement with grand promises during campaigns, only to abandon them once the polls conclude. Local families hope that their united voice during this election cycle will finally stir the administration into action, paving the way for clean tap water, healthcare centers, schools, and a much-needed paved road.
