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