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