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