Dhankheri Gram Panchayat, Itkhori
Dhankheri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Itkhori Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Dhankheri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bela, Dhankheri, and Kaleanpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhankheri Gram Panchayat
Dhankheri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bela |
| 2 | Dhankheri |
| 3 | Kaleanpur |
| 4 | Kanaudi |
| 5 | Marwa |
| 6 | Paroka Kalan Alias Kuardih |
| 7 | Paroka Khurd |
| 8 | Parsauni |
| 9 | Romi |
| 10 | Serad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhankheri Gram Panchayat
Dhankheri Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhankheri 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)
Itkhori Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhankheri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhankheri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhankheri Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhankheri Gram Panchayat located?
Dhankheri Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Itkhori Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhankheri Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Dhankheri Gram Panchayat: Bela, Dhankheri, Kaleanpur, Kanaudi, Marwa, Paroka Kalan Alias Kuardih, Paroka Khurd, Parsauni, Romi, and Serad.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhankheri Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhankheri Gram Panchayat comes under Itkhori Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhankheri Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhankheri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Dhankheri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Itkhori Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhankheri Gram Panchayat?
Dhankheri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhankheri Gram Panchayat do?
Dhankheri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.