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