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