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