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