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