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