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