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