Lingka Gram Panchayat
Lingka is a Gram Panchayat located in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It falls under the East Siang Zila Parishad. Lingka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Lingka and Shantiban T.E.. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lingka Gram Panchayat
Lingka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lingka |
| 2 | Shantiban T.E. |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lingka Gram Panchayat
Lingka Gram Panchayat is part of Arunachal Pradesh's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lingka 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 Siang Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lingka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lingka Gram Panchayat
Where is Lingka Gram Panchayat located?
Lingka Gram Panchayat is located in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
How many villages come under Lingka Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Lingka Gram Panchayat: Lingka and Shantiban T.E..
Does Lingka Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Lingka Gram Panchayat comes directly under East Siang Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Lingka Gram Panchayat come under?
East Siang Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lingka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Arunachal Pradesh have?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier structure. Lingka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and East Siang Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Lingka Gram Panchayat?
Lingka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lingka Gram Panchayat do?
Lingka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.