Sonapur Gram Panchayat, Matihani
Sonapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It falls under the Matihani Panchayat Samiti and Begusarai Zila Parishad. Sonapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Bagdobh, Hanspur, and Sonapur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagdobh |
| 2 | Hanspur |
| 3 | Sonapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonapur 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)
Matihani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Begusarai Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonapur Gram Panchayat located?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It falls under the Matihani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonapur Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Sonapur Gram Panchayat: Bagdobh, Hanspur, and Sonapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat comes under Matihani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Begusarai district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Begusarai Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Sonapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Matihani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Begusarai Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonapur Gram Panchayat?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Sonapur Gram Panchayat do?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.