Dhankoil Gram Panchayat, Kaliaganj
Dhankoil is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Dhankoil Gram Panchayat covers a total of 27 villages, including Balas, Chak Lakshmi, and Chak Shibananda. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhankoil Gram Panchayat
Dhankoil Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balas |
| 2 | Chak Lakshmi |
| 3 | Chak Shibananda |
| 4 | Dalimgaon |
| 5 | Daulatbati |
| 6 | Deogaon |
| 7 | Dhankail (P) |
| 8 | Ganeshbati |
| 9 | Gopalpur |
| 10 | Hariharpur (P) |
| 11 | Hazratpur |
| 12 | Jugipukur |
| 13 | Lakshmipur |
| 14 | Lohatara |
| 15 | Madhya Durgapur |
| 16 | Manoharpur |
| 17 | Mujia |
| 18 | Nasirhat |
| 19 | Nehalipara |
| 20 | Purba Rampur |
| 21 | Raghabpur Bara |
| 22 | Ramkrishnapur |
| 23 | Saharullapur |
| 24 | Shursa |
| 25 | Uttar Gobindapur |
| 26 | Uttar Kachna |
| 27 | Uttar Shankarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhankoil Gram Panchayat
Dhankoil Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhankoil 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)
Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhankoil Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhankoil Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhankoil Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhankoil Gram Panchayat located?
Dhankoil Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhankoil Gram Panchayat?
27 villages come under Dhankoil Gram Panchayat: Balas, Chak Lakshmi, Chak Shibananda, Dalimgaon, and Daulatbati and 22 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhankoil Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhankoil Gram Panchayat comes under Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhankoil Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhankoil Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dhankoil Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhankoil Gram Panchayat?
Dhankoil Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhankoil Gram Panchayat do?
Dhankoil Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.