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