Garkhal Halqa Panchayat, Akhnoor
Garkhal is a Halqa Panchayat located in the Jammu district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Akhnoor Block Panchayat and Jammu District Development Council. Garkhal Halqa Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Garkhal, Jajial, and Rakh Kharoon. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Garkhal Halqa Panchayat
Garkhal Halqa Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Garkhal |
| 2 | Jajial |
| 3 | Rakh Kharoon |
| 4 | Sidharwan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Garkhal Halqa Panchayat
Garkhal Halqa Panchayat is part of Jammu And Kashmir's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Garkhal Halqa 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)
Akhnoor Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garkhal Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jammu District Development Council is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garkhal Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Garkhal Halqa Panchayat
Where is Garkhal Halqa Panchayat located?
Garkhal Halqa Panchayat is located in the Jammu district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Akhnoor Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Garkhal Halqa Panchayat?
4 villages come under Garkhal Halqa Panchayat: Garkhal, Jajial, Rakh Kharoon, and Sidharwan.
Which Block Panchayat does Garkhal Halqa Panchayat come under?
Garkhal Halqa Panchayat comes under Akhnoor Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jammu district.
Which District Panchayat does Garkhal Halqa Panchayat come under?
Jammu District Development Council is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garkhal Halqa Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jammu And Kashmir have?
Jammu And Kashmir follows a three-tier structure. Garkhal Halqa Panchayat sits at the village level, Akhnoor Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Jammu District Development Council at the district level.
Who heads Garkhal Halqa Panchayat?
Garkhal Halqa Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Garkhal Halqa Panchayat do?
Garkhal Halqa Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.