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