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