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