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