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