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