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