Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat, Jama
Tengdhowa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Amgachhi, Asanbani, and Bando. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat
Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amgachhi |
| 2 | Asanbani |
| 3 | Bando |
| 4 | Bisunpur |
| 5 | Daldali |
| 6 | Dandodumaria |
| 7 | Dudhani |
| 8 | Gaibathan |
| 9 | Hariakha |
| 10 | Nawada |
| 11 | Nayadih |
| 12 | Sapdahar |
| 13 | Taratikar |
| 14 | Tengdhowa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat
Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tengdhowa 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)
Jama Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat
Where is Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat located?
Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat: Amgachhi, Asanbani, Bando, Bisunpur, and Daldali and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat come under?
Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat comes under Jama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat?
Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat do?
Tengdhowa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.