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