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