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