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