Shekhchak Gram Panchayat, Tarn Taran-12
Shekhchak is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab. It falls under the Tarn Taran-12 Panchayat Samiti and Tarn Taran Zila Parishad. Shekhchak Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Sheikh Chak. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shekhchak Gram Panchayat
Shekhchak Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sheikh Chak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shekhchak Gram Panchayat
Shekhchak Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shekhchak 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)
Tarn Taran-12 Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shekhchak 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 Shekhchak Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shekhchak Gram Panchayat
Where is Shekhchak Gram Panchayat located?
Shekhchak Gram Panchayat is located in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab. It falls under the Tarn Taran-12 Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shekhchak Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Shekhchak Gram Panchayat, namely Sheikh Chak.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shekhchak Gram Panchayat come under?
Shekhchak Gram Panchayat comes under Tarn Taran-12 Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tarn Taran district.
Which District Panchayat does Shekhchak Gram Panchayat come under?
Tarn Taran Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shekhchak Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Shekhchak Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tarn Taran-12 Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Tarn Taran Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shekhchak Gram Panchayat?
Shekhchak Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shekhchak Gram Panchayat do?
Shekhchak Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.