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