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