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