Thenka Gram Panchayat, Kapu
Thenka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Udupi district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kapu Taluka Panchayat and Udupi Zilla Panchayat. Thenka Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Tenka. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Thenka Gram Panchayat
Thenka Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tenka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thenka Gram Panchayat
Thenka Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thenka 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)
Kapu Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thenka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Udupi Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thenka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thenka Gram Panchayat
Where is Thenka Gram Panchayat located?
Thenka Gram Panchayat is located in the Udupi district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kapu Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Thenka Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Thenka Gram Panchayat, namely Tenka.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Thenka Gram Panchayat come under?
Thenka Gram Panchayat comes under Kapu Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Udupi district.
Which District Panchayat does Thenka Gram Panchayat come under?
Udupi Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thenka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Thenka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kapu Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Udupi Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thenka Gram Panchayat?
Thenka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Thenka Gram Panchayat do?
Thenka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.