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