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