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