Barafu Gram Panchayat
Barafu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. It falls under the Anjaw Zila Parishad. Barafu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Barafu, Chamemla, and Champhai. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barafu Gram Panchayat
Barafu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barafu |
| 2 | Chamemla |
| 3 | Champhai |
| 4 | Hayugam |
| 5 | Kalamdi |
| 6 | Khugam |
| 7 | Paluliang |
| 8 | Tikromla |
| 9 | Tuboka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barafu Gram Panchayat
Barafu Gram Panchayat is part of Arunachal Pradesh's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barafu 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: District Panchayat (DP)
Anjaw Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barafu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barafu Gram Panchayat
Where is Barafu Gram Panchayat located?
Barafu Gram Panchayat is located in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.
How many villages come under Barafu Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Barafu Gram Panchayat: Barafu, Chamemla, Champhai, Hayugam, Kalamdi, Khugam, Paluliang, Tikromla, and Tuboka.
Does Barafu Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Barafu Gram Panchayat comes directly under Anjaw Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Barafu Gram Panchayat come under?
Anjaw Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barafu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Arunachal Pradesh have?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier structure. Barafu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Anjaw Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Barafu Gram Panchayat?
Barafu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barafu Gram Panchayat do?
Barafu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.