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