Nikowal Halqa Panchayat, Suchergarh
Nikowal is a Halqa Panchayat located in the Jammu district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Suchergarh Block Panchayat and Jammu District Development Council. Nikowal Halqa Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Bidhipur Awana, Niekowal, and Sri Gulab Singh Pura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nikowal Halqa Panchayat
Nikowal Halqa Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bidhipur Awana |
| 2 | Niekowal |
| 3 | Sri Gulab Singh Pura |
| 4 | Togowali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nikowal Halqa Panchayat
Nikowal 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)
Nikowal 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)
Suchergarh Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nikowal 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 Nikowal Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nikowal Halqa Panchayat
Where is Nikowal Halqa Panchayat located?
Nikowal Halqa Panchayat is located in the Jammu district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Suchergarh Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Nikowal Halqa Panchayat?
4 villages come under Nikowal Halqa Panchayat: Bidhipur Awana, Niekowal, Sri Gulab Singh Pura, and Togowali.
Which Block Panchayat does Nikowal Halqa Panchayat come under?
Nikowal Halqa Panchayat comes under Suchergarh Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jammu district.
Which District Panchayat does Nikowal Halqa Panchayat come under?
Jammu District Development Council is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nikowal Halqa Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jammu And Kashmir have?
Jammu And Kashmir follows a three-tier structure. Nikowal Halqa Panchayat sits at the village level, Suchergarh Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Jammu District Development Council at the district level.
Who heads Nikowal Halqa Panchayat?
Nikowal Halqa Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nikowal Halqa Panchayat do?
Nikowal Halqa Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.