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