Benti Gram Panchayat, Tandwa
Benti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tandwa Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Benti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Benti, Dembua, and Henjda. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Benti Gram Panchayat
Benti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Benti |
| 2 | Dembua |
| 3 | Henjda |
| 4 | Jhulundia |
| 5 | Kutki |
| 6 | Lukaia |
| 7 | Torhad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Benti Gram Panchayat
Benti Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Benti 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)
Tandwa Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Benti Gram Panchayat
Where is Benti Gram Panchayat located?
Benti Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tandwa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Benti Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Benti Gram Panchayat: Benti, Dembua, Henjda, Jhulundia, Kutki, Lukaia, and Torhad.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Benti Gram Panchayat come under?
Benti Gram Panchayat comes under Tandwa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Benti Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Benti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Benti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tandwa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Benti Gram Panchayat?
Benti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Benti Gram Panchayat do?
Benti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.