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