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