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