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