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