Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat
Rongong Tumlong is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mangan district of Sikkim. It falls under the Mangan Zilla Panchayat. Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Phodong, Phodong Forest Block, and Rongong. It is headed by an elected Sabhapati, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat
Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Phodong |
| 2 | Phodong Forest Block |
| 3 | Rongong |
| 4 | Tumlong |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat
Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat is part of Sikkim's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Rongong Tumlong 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 Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat
Where is Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat located?
Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat is located in the Mangan district of Sikkim.
How many villages come under Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat: Phodong, Phodong Forest Block, Rongong, and Tumlong.
Does Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Sikkim follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat comes directly under Mangan Zilla Panchayat.
Which District Panchayat does Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat come under?
Mangan Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Sikkim have?
Sikkim follows a two-tier structure. Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Mangan Zilla Panchayat at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat?
Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sabhapati. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat do?
Rongong Tumlong Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.