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