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