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