Khalwara Gram Panchayat, Phagwara
Khalwara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kapurthala district of Punjab. It falls under the Phagwara Panchayat Samiti and Kapurthala Zila Parishad. Khalwara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Dhak Khalwara, Khalwara, and Parmar Colony. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khalwara Gram Panchayat
Khalwara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhak Khalwara |
| 2 | Khalwara |
| 3 | Parmar Colony |
| 4 | Ravidas Nagar |
| 5 | Sukhchain Nagar |
| 6 | Taru Ka Bare |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khalwara Gram Panchayat
Khalwara Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khalwara 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)
Phagwara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khalwara 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 Khalwara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khalwara Gram Panchayat
Where is Khalwara Gram Panchayat located?
Khalwara Gram Panchayat is located in the Kapurthala district of Punjab. It falls under the Phagwara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khalwara Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Khalwara Gram Panchayat: Dhak Khalwara, Khalwara, Parmar Colony, Ravidas Nagar, Sukhchain Nagar, and Taru Ka Bare.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khalwara Gram Panchayat come under?
Khalwara Gram Panchayat comes under Phagwara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kapurthala district.
Which District Panchayat does Khalwara Gram Panchayat come under?
Kapurthala Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khalwara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Khalwara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phagwara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kapurthala Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khalwara Gram Panchayat?
Khalwara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khalwara Gram Panchayat do?
Khalwara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.