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