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