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