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