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