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