Dand Gram Panchayat, Salooni
Dand is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Salooni Panchayat Samiti and Chamba Zila Parishad. Dand Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhadoga, Bhadol, and Chakhotar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dand Gram Panchayat
Dand Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhadoga |
| 2 | Bhadol |
| 3 | Chakhotar |
| 4 | Khalur |
| 5 | Kundhal |
| 6 | Mool Kihar |
| 7 | R.F. Dounri |
| 8 | Sindla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dand Gram Panchayat
Dand Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dand Gram 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)
Salooni Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dand Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chamba Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dand Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dand Gram Panchayat
Where is Dand Gram Panchayat located?
Dand Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Salooni Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dand Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Dand Gram Panchayat: Bhadoga, Bhadol, Chakhotar, Khalur, Kundhal, Mool Kihar, R.F. Dounri, and Sindla.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dand Gram Panchayat come under?
Dand Gram Panchayat comes under Salooni Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamba district.
Which District Panchayat does Dand Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamba Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dand Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Dand Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Salooni Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chamba Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dand Gram Panchayat?
Dand Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dand Gram Panchayat do?
Dand Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.