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