Bachhowal Gram Panchayat, Phillaur
Bachhowal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalandhar district of Punjab. It falls under the Phillaur Panchayat Samiti and Jalandhar Zila Parishad. Bachhowal Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Bachhowal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bachhowal Gram Panchayat
Bachhowal Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bachhowal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bachhowal Gram Panchayat
Bachhowal Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bachhowal 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)
Phillaur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bachhowal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jalandhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bachhowal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bachhowal Gram Panchayat
Where is Bachhowal Gram Panchayat located?
Bachhowal Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalandhar district of Punjab. It falls under the Phillaur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bachhowal Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Bachhowal Gram Panchayat, namely Bachhowal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bachhowal Gram Panchayat come under?
Bachhowal Gram Panchayat comes under Phillaur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalandhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Bachhowal Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalandhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bachhowal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Bachhowal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phillaur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalandhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bachhowal Gram Panchayat?
Bachhowal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bachhowal Gram Panchayat do?
Bachhowal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.