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