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