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