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