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