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