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