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