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