Tentla Gram Panchayat, Potka
Tentla is a Gram Panchayat located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Potka Panchayat Samiti and East Singhbum Zila Parishad. Tentla Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bara Banduya, Chhota Banduya, and Gitilata. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tentla Gram Panchayat
Tentla Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Banduya |
| 2 | Chhota Banduya |
| 3 | Gitilata |
| 4 | Telaidi |
| 5 | Tetla |
| 6 | Turi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tentla Gram Panchayat
Tentla Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tentla 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 Tentla 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 Tentla Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tentla Gram Panchayat
Where is Tentla Gram Panchayat located?
Tentla Gram Panchayat is located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Potka Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tentla Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Tentla Gram Panchayat: Bara Banduya, Chhota Banduya, Gitilata, Telaidi, Tetla, and Turi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tentla Gram Panchayat come under?
Tentla Gram Panchayat comes under Potka Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in East Singhbum district.
Which District Panchayat does Tentla Gram Panchayat come under?
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tentla Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Tentla 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 Tentla Gram Panchayat?
Tentla Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tentla Gram Panchayat do?
Tentla Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.