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