Dhanpur Gram Panchayat, Kotabag
Dhanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat and Nainital Zila Panchayat. Dhanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bachatpur, Dhanpur, and Dharampur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhanpur Gram Panchayat
Dhanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bachatpur |
| 2 | Dhanpur |
| 3 | Dharampur |
| 4 | Hansarampur |
| 5 | Lachhampur Nayawad |
| 6 | Madan Vail |
| 7 | Padampur Dolia |
| 8 | Rupdeopur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhanpur Gram Panchayat
Dhanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhanpur 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)
Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhanpur 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 Dhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Dhanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Dhanpur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Dhanpur Gram Panchayat: Bachatpur, Dhanpur, Dharampur, Hansarampur, Lachhampur Nayawad, Madan Vail, Padampur Dolia, and Rupdeopur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Dhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nainital district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Nainital Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Dhanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Nainital Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Dhanpur Gram Panchayat?
Dhanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Dhanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.