Dentam Block, Gyalshing (Sikkim)
Dentam is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Dentam Block consists of 9 Gram Panchayats covering 17 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Dentam Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Dentam Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sardung Lungzik | 2 |
| 2 | Bongten Sapong | 3 |
| 3 | Karmatar Gitang | 3 |
| 4 | Sopakha | 1 |
| 5 | Maneybung | 1 |
| 6 | Begha | 1 |
| 7 | Dentam | 3 |
| 8 | Sangkhu Radukhandu | 2 |
| 9 | Hee | 1 |