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