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