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