Sankatra Gram Panchayat, Valtoha-15
Sankatra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab. It falls under the Valtoha-15 Panchayat Samiti and Tarn Taran Zila Parishad. Sankatra Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Sankatra. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sankatra Gram Panchayat
Sankatra Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sankatra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sankatra Gram Panchayat
Sankatra Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sankatra 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)
Valtoha-15 Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tarn Taran Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sankatra Gram Panchayat
Where is Sankatra Gram Panchayat located?
Sankatra Gram Panchayat is located in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab. It falls under the Valtoha-15 Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sankatra Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Sankatra Gram Panchayat, namely Sankatra.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sankatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Sankatra Gram Panchayat comes under Valtoha-15 Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tarn Taran district.
Which District Panchayat does Sankatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Tarn Taran Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankatra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Sankatra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Valtoha-15 Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Tarn Taran Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sankatra Gram Panchayat?
Sankatra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sankatra Gram Panchayat do?
Sankatra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.