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