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