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