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