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