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