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