Dekapam Gaon Panchayat, Simensissitongani
Dekapam is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat and Dhemaji Zila Parishad. Dekapam Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Abom Nala, Amlakhi Pait, and Anu Dolung. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dekapam Gaon Panchayat
Dekapam Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abom Nala |
| 2 | Amlakhi Pait |
| 3 | Anu Dolung |
| 4 | Balai Mara |
| 5 | Bijoypur |
| 6 | Chengapara |
| 7 | Compani |
| 8 | Deka Santipur |
| 9 | Dekapam Naharani |
| 10 | Dekapam Pensam |
| 11 | Dekapam Tiniali |
| 12 | Dheka Mising |
| 13 | Hosong |
| 14 | Naharani |
| 15 | Namkir |
| 16 | No.1 Mahanpur |
| 17 | No.1 Udai Pur |
| 18 | No.3 Mohanpur |
| 19 | Nogaya Kachari |
| 20 | Rampur |
| 21 | Seren Nepali |
| 22 | Seren Sonowal |
| 23 | Udoipur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dekapam Gaon Panchayat
Dekapam Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dekapam Gaon 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: Block Panchayat (BP)
Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dekapam Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dekapam Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dekapam Gaon Panchayat
Where is Dekapam Gaon Panchayat located?
Dekapam Gaon Panchayat is located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Dekapam Gaon Panchayat?
23 villages come under Dekapam Gaon Panchayat: Abom Nala, Amlakhi Pait, Anu Dolung, Balai Mara, and Bijoypur and 18 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Dekapam Gaon Panchayat come under?
Dekapam Gaon Panchayat comes under Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhemaji district.
Which District Panchayat does Dekapam Gaon Panchayat come under?
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dekapam Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Dekapam Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Dhemaji Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dekapam Gaon Panchayat?
Dekapam Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dekapam Gaon Panchayat do?
Dekapam Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.