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