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