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