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