Niokuriang Gram Panchayat
Niokuriang is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kurung Kumey Zila Parishad. Niokuriang Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Barbia, Hissang, and Kongkup-Pykap. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Niokuriang Gram Panchayat
Niokuriang Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barbia |
| 2 | Hissang |
| 3 | Kongkup-Pykap |
| 4 | Nyokuriang |
| 5 | Nyokuriang |
| 6 | Pilop |
| 7 | Tawriagriang |
| 8 | Yarik |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Niokuriang Gram Panchayat
Niokuriang Gram Panchayat is part of Arunachal Pradesh's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Niokuriang 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 Niokuriang Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Niokuriang Gram Panchayat
Where is Niokuriang Gram Panchayat located?
Niokuriang Gram Panchayat is located in the Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh.
How many villages come under Niokuriang Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Niokuriang Gram Panchayat: Barbia, Hissang, Kongkup-Pykap, Nyokuriang, Nyokuriang, Pilop, Tawriagriang, and Yarik.
Does Niokuriang Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Niokuriang Gram Panchayat comes directly under Kurung Kumey Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Niokuriang Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurung Kumey Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Niokuriang Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Arunachal Pradesh have?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier structure. Niokuriang Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Kurung Kumey Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Niokuriang Gram Panchayat?
Niokuriang Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Niokuriang Gram Panchayat do?
Niokuriang Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.