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