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