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