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