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