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