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