Balharwal Gram Panchayat, Ajnala
Balharwal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Amritsar district of Punjab. It falls under the Ajnala Panchayat Samiti and Amritsar Zila Parishad. Balharwal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Ballaharwal, Bhainian, and Bhogan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balharwal Gram Panchayat
Balharwal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ballaharwal |
| 2 | Bhainian |
| 3 | Bhogan |
| 4 | Sundergarh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balharwal Gram Panchayat
Balharwal Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balharwal 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)
Ajnala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balharwal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Amritsar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balharwal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balharwal Gram Panchayat
Where is Balharwal Gram Panchayat located?
Balharwal Gram Panchayat is located in the Amritsar district of Punjab. It falls under the Ajnala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balharwal Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Balharwal Gram Panchayat: Ballaharwal, Bhainian, Bhogan, and Sundergarh.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balharwal Gram Panchayat come under?
Balharwal Gram Panchayat comes under Ajnala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Amritsar district.
Which District Panchayat does Balharwal Gram Panchayat come under?
Amritsar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balharwal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Balharwal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ajnala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Amritsar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balharwal Gram Panchayat?
Balharwal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balharwal Gram Panchayat do?
Balharwal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.