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