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