Bakkapur Gram Panchayat, Phillaur
Bakkapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalandhar district of Punjab. It falls under the Phillaur Panchayat Samiti and Jalandhar Zila Parishad. Bakkapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Bakapur, Bir Phillaur, and Phillaur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bakkapur Gram Panchayat
Bakkapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakapur |
| 2 | Bir Phillaur |
| 3 | Phillaur |
| 4 | Phillaur Qilla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bakkapur Gram Panchayat
Bakkapur Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bakkapur 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)
Phillaur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bakkapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jalandhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bakkapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bakkapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Bakkapur Gram Panchayat located?
Bakkapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalandhar district of Punjab. It falls under the Phillaur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bakkapur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Bakkapur Gram Panchayat: Bakapur, Bir Phillaur, Phillaur, and Phillaur Qilla.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bakkapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bakkapur Gram Panchayat comes under Phillaur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalandhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Bakkapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalandhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bakkapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Bakkapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phillaur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalandhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bakkapur Gram Panchayat?
Bakkapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bakkapur Gram Panchayat do?
Bakkapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.