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