Sonaura Gram Panchayat, Nabinagar
Sonaura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Nabinagar Panchayat Samiti and Aurangabad Zila Parishad. Sonaura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Banahra, Bardiha, and Charan Kalan. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Sonaura Gram Panchayat
Sonaura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banahra |
| 2 | Bardiha |
| 3 | Charan Kalan |
| 4 | Gangahar |
| 5 | Gaura |
| 6 | Ingunahi |
| 7 | Khamdha |
| 8 | Lahiarpur |
| 9 | Mahdewa |
| 10 | Majhauli |
| 11 | Nawadih |
| 12 | Reganian Majhauli |
| 13 | Sonaura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonaura Gram Panchayat
Sonaura Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonaura 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: Block Panchayat (BP)
Nabinagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonaura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonaura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonaura Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonaura Gram Panchayat located?
Sonaura Gram Panchayat is located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Nabinagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonaura Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Sonaura Gram Panchayat: Banahra, Bardiha, Charan Kalan, Gangahar, and Gaura and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonaura Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonaura Gram Panchayat comes under Nabinagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Aurangabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonaura Gram Panchayat come under?
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonaura Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Sonaura Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nabinagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Aurangabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonaura Gram Panchayat?
Sonaura Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Sonaura Gram Panchayat do?
Sonaura Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.