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