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