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