Sonkhar Gram Panchayat, Ramnagar
Sonkhar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar. It falls under the Ramnagar Panchayat Samiti and Pashchim Champaran Zila Parishad. Sonkhar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bargon, Barwa, and Barwa Banjariya. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Sonkhar Gram Panchayat
Sonkhar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bargon |
| 2 | Barwa |
| 3 | Barwa Banjariya |
| 4 | Chainpur |
| 5 | Chhagurahi Banjariya |
| 6 | Chikni Banjariya |
| 7 | Gaunara |
| 8 | Gaunari |
| 9 | Gaundra |
| 10 | Gaundri |
| 11 | Kot Banjariya |
| 12 | Mujra |
| 13 | Purandarpur |
| 14 | Ratanpurwa |
| 15 | Shivpurwa |
| 16 | Silautia |
| 17 | Sonkhar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonkhar Gram Panchayat
Sonkhar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonkhar 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)
Ramnagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonkhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pashchim Champaran Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonkhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonkhar Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonkhar Gram Panchayat located?
Sonkhar Gram Panchayat is located in the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar. It falls under the Ramnagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonkhar Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Sonkhar Gram Panchayat: Bargon, Barwa, Barwa Banjariya, Chainpur, and Chhagurahi Banjariya and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonkhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonkhar Gram Panchayat comes under Ramnagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonkhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Pashchim Champaran Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonkhar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Sonkhar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ramnagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Pashchim Champaran Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonkhar Gram Panchayat?
Sonkhar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Sonkhar Gram Panchayat do?
Sonkhar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.