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