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