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