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