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