Somkong Gaon Panchayat, Simensissitongani
Somkong is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat and Dhemaji Zila Parishad. Somkong Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Apsara, Bali Gaon, and Banto Gaon. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Somkong Gaon Panchayat
Somkong Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apsara |
| 2 | Bali Gaon |
| 3 | Banto Gaon |
| 4 | Bejguri |
| 5 | Bilpar Namkir |
| 6 | Chenga Jan Koibortra |
| 7 | Lomba Chapori Mising |
| 8 | Namkir Pathar |
| 9 | Narayanpur Hazong |
| 10 | Narayanpur Rava |
| 11 | No.2 Bali Gaon |
| 12 | Ruwad |
| 13 | Samkong Namoni Pagro |
| 14 | Somkong |
| 15 | Sonapur |
| 16 | Zaglung Boro |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Somkong Gaon Panchayat
Somkong Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Somkong 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 Somkong 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 Somkong Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Somkong Gaon Panchayat
Where is Somkong Gaon Panchayat located?
Somkong Gaon Panchayat is located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Somkong Gaon Panchayat?
16 villages come under Somkong Gaon Panchayat: Apsara, Bali Gaon, Banto Gaon, Bejguri, and Bilpar Namkir and 11 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Somkong Gaon Panchayat come under?
Somkong Gaon Panchayat comes under Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhemaji district.
Which District Panchayat does Somkong Gaon Panchayat come under?
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Somkong Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Somkong Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Simensissitongani Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Dhemaji Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Somkong Gaon Panchayat?
Somkong Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Somkong Gaon Panchayat do?
Somkong Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.