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