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