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