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