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