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