Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat, Chitragam
Sheikhpora is a Halqa Panchayat located in the Shopian district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Chitragam Block Panchayat and Shopian District Development Council. Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Ahgam, Chak Aziz Shah, and Marheng. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat
Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ahgam |
| 2 | Chak Aziz Shah |
| 3 | Marheng |
| 4 | Pir Pora |
| 5 | Sarab |
| 6 | Sazan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat
Sheikhpora 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)
Sheikhpora 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)
Chitragam Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sheikhpora 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 Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat
Where is Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat located?
Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat is located in the Shopian district of Jammu And Kashmir. It falls under the Chitragam Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat?
6 villages come under Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat: Ahgam, Chak Aziz Shah, Marheng, Pir Pora, Sarab, and Sazan.
Which Block Panchayat does Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat come under?
Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat comes under Chitragam Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shopian district.
Which District Panchayat does Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat come under?
Shopian District Development Council is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jammu And Kashmir have?
Jammu And Kashmir follows a three-tier structure. Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat sits at the village level, Chitragam Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Shopian District Development Council at the district level.
Who heads Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat?
Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat do?
Sheikhpora Halqa Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.