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