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