Powadra Gram Panchayat, Nurmahal
Powadra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalandhar district of Punjab. It falls under the Nurmahal Panchayat Samiti and Jalandhar Zila Parishad. Powadra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Akuwal, Bhundari, and Powadra. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Powadra Gram Panchayat
Powadra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akuwal |
| 2 | Bhundari |
| 3 | Powadra |
| 4 | Sadhara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Powadra Gram Panchayat
Powadra Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Powadra 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)
Nurmahal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Powadra 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 Powadra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Powadra Gram Panchayat
Where is Powadra Gram Panchayat located?
Powadra Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalandhar district of Punjab. It falls under the Nurmahal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Powadra Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Powadra Gram Panchayat: Akuwal, Bhundari, Powadra, and Sadhara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Powadra Gram Panchayat come under?
Powadra Gram Panchayat comes under Nurmahal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalandhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Powadra Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalandhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Powadra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Powadra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nurmahal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalandhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Powadra Gram Panchayat?
Powadra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Powadra Gram Panchayat do?
Powadra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.