Lohai-Malhar Block, Kathua (Jammu And Kashmir)
Lohai-Malhar is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Kathua 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.
Lohai-Malhar Block consists of 9 Gram Panchayats covering 9 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 Lohai-Malhar Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Lohai-Malhar Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijohoe | 2 |
| 2 | Machedie | 2 |
| 3 | Kindli | 1 |
| 4 | Badnota | 1 |
| 5 | Thall Lower | 2 |
| 6 | Thall Upper | 2 |
| 7 | Malhar | 2 |
| 8 | Nelhew | 2 |
| 9 | Malad | 1 |