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