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