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