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