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