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