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