Kunthal Halqa Panchayat, Hiranagar
Kunthal 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. Kunthal Halqa Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Belian, Chak Jangi, and Hiranagar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kunthal Halqa Panchayat
Kunthal Halqa Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belian |
| 2 | Chak Jangi |
| 3 | Hiranagar |
| 4 | Kunthal |
| 5 | Murli Chak |
| 6 | Rakh Sarkar Hiranagar |
| 7 | Rattan Chak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kunthal Halqa Panchayat
Kunthal 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)
Kunthal 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 Kunthal 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 Kunthal Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kunthal Halqa Panchayat
Where is Kunthal Halqa Panchayat located?
Kunthal Halqa Panchayat is located in the Kathua district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Hiranagar Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kunthal Halqa Panchayat?
7 villages come under Kunthal Halqa Panchayat: Belian, Chak Jangi, Hiranagar, Kunthal, Murli Chak, Rakh Sarkar Hiranagar, and Rattan Chak.
Which Block Panchayat does Kunthal Halqa Panchayat come under?
Kunthal Halqa Panchayat comes under Hiranagar Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kathua district.
Which District Panchayat does Kunthal Halqa Panchayat come under?
Kathua District Development Council is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kunthal Halqa Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jammu And Kashmir have?
Jammu And Kashmir follows a three-tier structure. Kunthal 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 Kunthal Halqa Panchayat?
Kunthal Halqa Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kunthal Halqa Panchayat do?
Kunthal Halqa Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.