Maithong Gaon Panchayat, Saikhowa
Maithong is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Tinsukia district of Assam. It falls under the Saikhowa Anchalik Panchayat and Tinsukia Zila Parishad. Maithong Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Chuta Dirak Gaon (Dirak), Chuta Dirak No-1, and Duwonia Maithon No-1. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Maithong Gaon Panchayat
Maithong Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maithong Gaon Panchayat
Maithong Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maithong 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)
Saikhowa Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maithong Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tinsukia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maithong Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maithong Gaon Panchayat
Where is Maithong Gaon Panchayat located?
Maithong Gaon Panchayat is located in the Tinsukia district of Assam. It falls under the Saikhowa Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Maithong Gaon Panchayat?
17 villages come under Maithong Gaon Panchayat: Chuta Dirak Gaon (Dirak), Chuta Dirak No-1, Duwonia Maithon No-1, Duwonia Maithon No-2, and Duwonia Maithong No-3 and 12 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Maithong Gaon Panchayat come under?
Maithong Gaon Panchayat comes under Saikhowa Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tinsukia district.
Which District Panchayat does Maithong Gaon Panchayat come under?
Tinsukia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maithong Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Maithong Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Saikhowa Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Tinsukia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Maithong Gaon Panchayat?
Maithong Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Maithong Gaon Panchayat do?
Maithong Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.