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