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