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