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