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