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