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