Tentlow Gram Panchayat, Balarampur
Tentlow is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balarampur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Tentlow Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Arahansa, Baghadih, and Baikunthapur Alias Samurdi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tentlow Gram Panchayat
Tentlow Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arahansa |
| 2 | Baghadih |
| 3 | Baikunthapur Alias Samurdi |
| 4 | Banbandha |
| 5 | Baragado Alias Hetyadih |
| 6 | Burudih |
| 7 | Chhotagado |
| 8 | Fatehpur |
| 9 | Gergedih |
| 10 | Gobindapur |
| 11 | Hanspur |
| 12 | Salbani |
| 13 | Shyam Nagar |
| 14 | Supurdi |
| 15 | Tentlo |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tentlow Gram Panchayat
Tentlow Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tentlow 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)
Balarampur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tentlow Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tentlow Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tentlow Gram Panchayat
Where is Tentlow Gram Panchayat located?
Tentlow Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balarampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tentlow Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Tentlow Gram Panchayat: Arahansa, Baghadih, Baikunthapur Alias Samurdi, Banbandha, and Baragado Alias Hetyadih and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tentlow Gram Panchayat come under?
Tentlow Gram Panchayat comes under Balarampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Tentlow Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tentlow Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Tentlow Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balarampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tentlow Gram Panchayat?
Tentlow Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tentlow Gram Panchayat do?
Tentlow Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.