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