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