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