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