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