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