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