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