Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat
Mellidara Paiyong is a Gram Panchayat located in the Namchi district of Sikkim. It falls under the Namchi Zilla Panchayat. Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Kerbari, Melli, and Melli Forest Block. It is headed by an elected Sabhapati, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat
Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kerbari |
| 2 | Melli |
| 3 | Melli Forest Block |
| 4 | Mellidara |
| 5 | Paiyong |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat
Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat is part of Sikkim's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mellidara Paiyong 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 Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat
Where is Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat located?
Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat is located in the Namchi district of Sikkim.
How many villages come under Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat: Kerbari, Melli, Melli Forest Block, Mellidara, and Paiyong.
Does Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Sikkim follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat comes directly under Namchi Zilla Panchayat.
Which District Panchayat does Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat come under?
Namchi Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Sikkim have?
Sikkim follows a two-tier structure. Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Namchi Zilla Panchayat at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat?
Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sabhapati. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat do?
Mellidara Paiyong Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.