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