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