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