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