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