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