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