Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat, East Teok
Potia Fokala is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Jorhat district of Assam. It falls under the East Teok Anchalik Panchayat and Jorhat Zila Parishad. Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Daini Gaon, Kumar Bheti, and Kumar Gaon. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat
Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daini Gaon |
| 2 | Kumar Bheti |
| 3 | Kumar Gaon |
| 4 | Major Chapori |
| 5 | Makori Khuti Gaon |
| 6 | Natun Gohain Gaon |
| 7 | Phakela Pathar Gaon |
| 8 | Potia Gaon |
| 9 | Purani Gohain Gaon |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat
Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Potia Fokala 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)
East Teok Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jorhat Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat
Where is Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat located?
Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat is located in the Jorhat district of Assam. It falls under the East Teok Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat?
9 villages come under Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat: Daini Gaon, Kumar Bheti, Kumar Gaon, Major Chapori, Makori Khuti Gaon, Natun Gohain Gaon, Phakela Pathar Gaon, Potia Gaon, and Purani Gohain Gaon.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat come under?
Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat comes under East Teok Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jorhat district.
Which District Panchayat does Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat come under?
Jorhat Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, East Teok Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Jorhat Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat?
Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat do?
Potia Fokala Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.