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