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