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