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