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