Sheikhupur Gram Panchayat, Chamkaur Sahib
Sheikhupur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rupnagar district of Punjab. It falls under the Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti and Rupnagar Zila Parishad. Sheikhupur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Karkhanna Bela, Karkhanna Bhartgarh, and Shekhupur. 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 villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karkhanna Bela |
| 2 | Karkhanna Bhartgarh |
| 3 | Shekhupur |
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)
Chamkaur Sahib 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)
Rupnagar 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 Rupnagar district of Punjab. It falls under the Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sheikhupur Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Sheikhupur Gram Panchayat: Karkhanna Bela, Karkhanna Bhartgarh, and Shekhupur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sheikhupur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sheikhupur Gram Panchayat comes under Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rupnagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Sheikhupur Gram Panchayat come under?
Rupnagar 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, Chamkaur Sahib Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rupnagar 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 villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.