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