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