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