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