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