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