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