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