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