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