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