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