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