Cha Halqa Panchayat, Lungnak
Cha is a Halqa Panchayat located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It falls under the Lungnak Block Panchayat and Kargil Zila Parishad. Cha Halqa Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Chah and Shunshday. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Cha Halqa Panchayat
Cha Halqa Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chah |
| 2 | Shunshday |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Cha Halqa Panchayat
Cha Halqa Panchayat is part of Ladakh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Cha 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)
Lungnak Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Cha Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kargil Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Cha Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Cha Halqa Panchayat
Where is Cha Halqa Panchayat located?
Cha Halqa Panchayat is located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It falls under the Lungnak Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Cha Halqa Panchayat?
2 villages come under Cha Halqa Panchayat: Chah and Shunshday.
Which Block Panchayat does Cha Halqa Panchayat come under?
Cha Halqa Panchayat comes under Lungnak Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kargil district.
Which District Panchayat does Cha Halqa Panchayat come under?
Kargil Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Cha Halqa Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Ladakh have?
Ladakh follows a three-tier structure. Cha Halqa Panchayat sits at the village level, Lungnak Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Kargil Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Cha Halqa Panchayat?
Cha Halqa Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Cha Halqa Panchayat do?
Cha Halqa Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.