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