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