Kahanpur Gram Panchayat, Chamkaur Sahib
Kahanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rupnagar district of Punjab. It falls under the Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti and Rupnagar Zila Parishad. Kahanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Khanpur and Kishanpura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kahanpur Gram Panchayat
Kahanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Khanpur |
| 2 | Kishanpura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kahanpur Gram Panchayat
Kahanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kahanpur 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)
Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kahanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rupnagar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kahanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kahanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kahanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Kahanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Rupnagar district of Punjab. It falls under the Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kahanpur Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Kahanpur Gram Panchayat: Khanpur and Kishanpura.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kahanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kahanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rupnagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Kahanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Rupnagar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kahanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Kahanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rupnagar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kahanpur Gram Panchayat?
Kahanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kahanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Kahanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.