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