Martselang Halqa Panchayat, Kharu
Martselang is a Halqa Panchayat located in the Leh Ladakh district of Ladakh. It falls under the Kharu Block Panchayat and Leh Ladakh Zila Parishad. Martselang Halqa Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Changa, Hamis, and Matselang. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Martselang Halqa Panchayat
Martselang Halqa Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Changa |
| 2 | Hamis |
| 3 | Matselang |
| 4 | Shang |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Martselang Halqa Panchayat
Martselang Halqa Panchayat is part of Ladakh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Martselang 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)
Kharu Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Martselang Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Leh Ladakh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Martselang Halqa Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Martselang Halqa Panchayat
Where is Martselang Halqa Panchayat located?
Martselang Halqa Panchayat is located in the Leh Ladakh district of Ladakh. It falls under the Kharu Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Martselang Halqa Panchayat?
4 villages come under Martselang Halqa Panchayat: Changa, Hamis, Matselang, and Shang.
Which Block Panchayat does Martselang Halqa Panchayat come under?
Martselang Halqa Panchayat comes under Kharu Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Leh Ladakh district.
Which District Panchayat does Martselang Halqa Panchayat come under?
Leh Ladakh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Martselang Halqa Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Ladakh have?
Ladakh follows a three-tier structure. Martselang Halqa Panchayat sits at the village level, Kharu Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Leh Ladakh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Martselang Halqa Panchayat?
Martselang Halqa Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Martselang Halqa Panchayat do?
Martselang Halqa Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.