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