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