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