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