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