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