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