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