Hensda Gram Panchayat, Potka
Hensda is a Gram Panchayat located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Potka Panchayat Samiti and East Singhbum Zila Parishad. Hensda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Banakata, Bara Baghlata, and Chhota Baghlata. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Hensda Gram Panchayat
Hensda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banakata |
| 2 | Bara Baghlata |
| 3 | Chhota Baghlata |
| 4 | Hensra |
| 5 | Juri Pahari |
| 6 | Kuldiha |
| 7 | Makundasai |
| 8 | Roldi |
| 9 | Sikarsai |
| 10 | Sona Posh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Hensda Gram Panchayat
Hensda Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Hensda 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)
Potka Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hensda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hensda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Hensda Gram Panchayat
Where is Hensda Gram Panchayat located?
Hensda Gram Panchayat is located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Potka Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Hensda Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Hensda Gram Panchayat: Banakata, Bara Baghlata, Chhota Baghlata, Hensra, Juri Pahari, Kuldiha, Makundasai, Roldi, Sikarsai, and Sona Posh.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Hensda Gram Panchayat come under?
Hensda Gram Panchayat comes under Potka Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in East Singhbum district.
Which District Panchayat does Hensda Gram Panchayat come under?
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hensda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Hensda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Potka Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and East Singhbum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Hensda Gram Panchayat?
Hensda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Hensda Gram Panchayat do?
Hensda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.