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