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