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