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