Balakote Block, Poonch (Jammu And Kashmir)
Balakote is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Poonch district of Jammu And Kashmir. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Balakote Block consists of 15 Gram Panchayats covering 24 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Balakote Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Balakote Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaran Wali Gali | 1 |
| 2 | Kallar Mohra | 1 |
| 3 | Bhata Dhurian | 1 |
| 4 | Chandial Sangiote | 2 |
| 5 | Sangiote | 2 |
| 6 | Nar | 1 |
| 7 | Dhargloon Lower | 3 |
| 8 | Dhargloon Middle | 3 |
| 9 | Dhargloon Upper | 3 |
| 10 | Balakote | 4 |
| 11 | Dharati | 3 |
| 12 | Bharuti | 5 |
| 13 | Naka Manjari Lower | 3 |
| 14 | Naka Manjari Middle | 3 |
| 15 | Naka Manjari Upper | 3 |