Telem Gaon Panchayat, Murkongselek
Telem is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Murkongselek Anchalik Panchayat and Dhemaji Zila Parishad. Telem Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Arunchapori, Jamzing Gaon, and Kemere. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Telem Gaon Panchayat
Telem Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arunchapori |
| 2 | Jamzing Gaon |
| 3 | Kemere |
| 4 | Komanselek |
| 5 | Luhitpuria No.2 |
| 6 | No.1 Borati |
| 7 | No.1 Janji |
| 8 | No.1 Telam |
| 9 | No.2 Janji |
| 10 | Siker Chapori |
| 11 | Siker Selek |
| 12 | Telam Bazar |
| 13 | Telam Mikir Basti |
| 14 | Telem Gumchuk |
| 15 | Telem Lakhipur |
| 16 | Telem Pathar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Telem Gaon Panchayat
Telem Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Telem Gaon 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)
Murkongselek Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Telem Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Telem Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Telem Gaon Panchayat
Where is Telem Gaon Panchayat located?
Telem Gaon Panchayat is located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Murkongselek Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Telem Gaon Panchayat?
16 villages come under Telem Gaon Panchayat: Arunchapori, Jamzing Gaon, Kemere, Komanselek, and Luhitpuria No.2 and 11 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Telem Gaon Panchayat come under?
Telem Gaon Panchayat comes under Murkongselek Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhemaji district.
Which District Panchayat does Telem Gaon Panchayat come under?
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Telem Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Telem Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Murkongselek Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Dhemaji Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Telem Gaon Panchayat?
Telem Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Telem Gaon Panchayat do?
Telem Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.