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