Khandwal Halqa Panchayat, Mandal Phallain
Khandwal is a Halqa Panchayat located in the Jammu district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Mandal Phallain Block Panchayat and Jammu District Development Council. Khandwal Halqa Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Chak Alam, Chak Badkalian, and Chak Mangu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khandwal Halqa Panchayat
Khandwal Halqa Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chak Alam |
| 2 | Chak Badkalian |
| 3 | Chak Mangu |
| 4 | Khandwal |
| 5 | Lalyal |
| 6 | Nandpur Gujran |
| 7 | Nandwal |
| 8 | Shazadpur Gujran |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khandwal Halqa Panchayat
Khandwal 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)
Khandwal 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)
Mandal Phallain Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandwal 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 Khandwal Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khandwal Halqa Panchayat
Where is Khandwal Halqa Panchayat located?
Khandwal Halqa Panchayat is located in the Jammu district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Mandal Phallain Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Khandwal Halqa Panchayat?
8 villages come under Khandwal Halqa Panchayat: Chak Alam, Chak Badkalian, Chak Mangu, Khandwal, Lalyal, Nandpur Gujran, Nandwal, and Shazadpur Gujran.
Which Block Panchayat does Khandwal Halqa Panchayat come under?
Khandwal Halqa Panchayat comes under Mandal Phallain Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jammu district.
Which District Panchayat does Khandwal Halqa Panchayat come under?
Jammu District Development Council is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandwal Halqa Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jammu And Kashmir have?
Jammu And Kashmir follows a three-tier structure. Khandwal Halqa Panchayat sits at the village level, Mandal Phallain Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Jammu District Development Council at the district level.
Who heads Khandwal Halqa Panchayat?
Khandwal Halqa Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khandwal Halqa Panchayat do?
Khandwal Halqa Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.