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