Bhalwal Block, Jammu (Jammu And Kashmir)
Bhalwal is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Jammu district of Jammu And Kashmir. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Bhalwal Block consists of 24 Gram Panchayats covering 39 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Bhalwal Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Bhalwal Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chowa | 3 |
| 2 | Doomi | 2 |
| 3 | Gharota Lower | 3 |
| 4 | Gharota Upper A | 3 |
| 5 | Gharota Upper B | 3 |
| 6 | Ghainik | 1 |
| 7 | Seri Panditan | 3 |
| 8 | Baran | 1 |
| 9 | Amb | 2 |
| 10 | Amb Lower | 2 |
| 11 | Malpur | 1 |
| 12 | Kangrail | 1 |
| 13 | Keran | 4 |
| 14 | Kote Lower A Khas (Purkhoo) | 4 |
| 15 | Kote Lower B (Garhi) | 4 |
| 16 | Kote Upper | 5 |
| 17 | Kot Lower A Gari Morh | 4 |
| 18 | Bhalwal Lower | 5 |
| 19 | Bhalwal Upper A | 3 |
| 20 | Bhalwal Upper B | 4 |
| 21 | Raipur Lower Domana | 4 |
| 22 | Raipur Lower (Domana) A | 4 |
| 23 | Raipur Upper A | 4 |
| 24 | Raipur Upper B | 4 |