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