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