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