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