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