Bantung Gaon Panchayat, Nazira
Bantung is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Sivasagar district of Assam. It falls under the Nazira Anchalik Panchayat and Sivasagar Zila Parishad. Bantung Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bamun Bari, Belang Bari, and Duwara Gaon. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bantung Gaon Panchayat
Bantung Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamun Bari |
| 2 | Belang Bari |
| 3 | Duwara Gaon |
| 4 | Gochai Kolakhat |
| 5 | Khula Khowa Pothar |
| 6 | Lahon Gaon |
| 7 | Mohan |
| 8 | Nimaigorh Habi |
| 9 | No.46 Grant (Lower Namsai) |
| 10 | Upper Namchai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bantung Gaon Panchayat
Bantung Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bantung 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)
Nazira Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bantung Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sivasagar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bantung Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bantung Gaon Panchayat
Where is Bantung Gaon Panchayat located?
Bantung Gaon Panchayat is located in the Sivasagar district of Assam. It falls under the Nazira Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Bantung Gaon Panchayat?
10 villages come under Bantung Gaon Panchayat: Bamun Bari, Belang Bari, Duwara Gaon, Gochai Kolakhat, Khula Khowa Pothar, Lahon Gaon, Mohan, Nimaigorh Habi, No.46 Grant (Lower Namsai), and Upper Namchai.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Bantung Gaon Panchayat come under?
Bantung Gaon Panchayat comes under Nazira Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sivasagar district.
Which District Panchayat does Bantung Gaon Panchayat come under?
Sivasagar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bantung Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Bantung Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Nazira Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Sivasagar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bantung Gaon Panchayat?
Bantung Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bantung Gaon Panchayat do?
Bantung Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.