Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat, Drang
Dhamchayan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Badi Bajgan, Chelling, and D.P.F. Dhamchian. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat
Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badi Bajgan |
| 2 | Chelling |
| 3 | D.P.F. Dhamchian |
| 4 | D.P.F. Garaman |
| 5 | D.P.F. Pajaund |
| 6 | Dhamchian |
| 7 | Garaman |
| 8 | Kharyan |
| 9 | Pajaund |
| 10 | Terang |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat
Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhamchayan 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)
Drang Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat located?
Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat: Badi Bajgan, Chelling, D.P.F. Dhamchian, D.P.F. Garaman, D.P.F. Pajaund, Dhamchian, Garaman, Kharyan, Pajaund, and Terang.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat comes under Drang Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Drang Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat?
Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat do?
Dhamchayan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.