Sonhan Gram Panchayat, Bhabua
Sonhan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kaimur (Bhabua) district of Bihar. It falls under the Bhabua Panchayat Samiti and Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad. Sonhan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Akorhi, Bahuwara, and Barka Kajhar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Sonhan Gram Panchayat
Sonhan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akorhi |
| 2 | Bahuwara |
| 3 | Barka Kajhar |
| 4 | Ganwan |
| 5 | Ghurhu Chak |
| 6 | Kamalpur |
| 7 | Kathaura |
| 8 | Kawai |
| 9 | Khaira |
| 10 | Khajuria |
| 11 | Khajuria Kalan |
| 12 | Khajuria Khurd |
| 13 | Madarpur |
| 14 | Manikpur |
| 15 | Shukulpura |
| 16 | Sonhan |
| 17 | Wadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonhan Gram Panchayat
Sonhan Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonhan 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)
Bhabua Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonhan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonhan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonhan Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonhan Gram Panchayat located?
Sonhan Gram Panchayat is located in the Kaimur (Bhabua) district of Bihar. It falls under the Bhabua Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonhan Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Sonhan Gram Panchayat: Akorhi, Bahuwara, Barka Kajhar, Ganwan, and Ghurhu Chak and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonhan Gram Panchayat comes under Bhabua Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonhan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Sonhan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhabua Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonhan Gram Panchayat?
Sonhan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Sonhan Gram Panchayat do?
Sonhan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.