Sonki Gram Panchayat, Darbhanga
Sonki is a Gram Panchayat located in the Darbhanga district of Bihar. It falls under the Darbhanga Panchayat Samiti and Darbhanga Zila Parishad. Sonki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Chikni, Jafra, and Khodadadpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Sonki Gram Panchayat
Sonki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chikni |
| 2 | Jafra |
| 3 | Khodadadpur |
| 4 | Khojkipur |
| 5 | Mahua |
| 6 | Rasulpur Sahila |
| 7 | Sonki |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonki Gram Panchayat
Sonki Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonki 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)
Darbhanga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Darbhanga Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonki Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonki Gram Panchayat located?
Sonki Gram Panchayat is located in the Darbhanga district of Bihar. It falls under the Darbhanga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonki Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Sonki Gram Panchayat: Chikni, Jafra, Khodadadpur, Khojkipur, Mahua, Rasulpur Sahila, and Sonki.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonki Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonki Gram Panchayat comes under Darbhanga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Darbhanga district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonki Gram Panchayat come under?
Darbhanga Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Sonki Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Darbhanga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Darbhanga Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonki Gram Panchayat?
Sonki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Sonki Gram Panchayat do?
Sonki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.