Sotwa Gram Panchayat, Nokha
Sotwa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rohtas district of Bihar. It falls under the Nokha Panchayat Samiti and Rohtas Zila Parishad. Sotwa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhaunra, Bhavrah, and Charnarh. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Sotwa Gram Panchayat
Sotwa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhaunra |
| 2 | Bhavrah |
| 3 | Charnarh |
| 4 | Dera |
| 5 | Hasnadih |
| 6 | Sitalpur |
| 7 | Sotawan |
| 8 | Tendua |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sotwa Gram Panchayat
Sotwa Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sotwa 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)
Nokha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sotwa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rohtas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sotwa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sotwa Gram Panchayat
Where is Sotwa Gram Panchayat located?
Sotwa Gram Panchayat is located in the Rohtas district of Bihar. It falls under the Nokha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sotwa Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Sotwa Gram Panchayat: Bhaunra, Bhavrah, Charnarh, Dera, Hasnadih, Sitalpur, Sotawan, and Tendua.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sotwa Gram Panchayat come under?
Sotwa Gram Panchayat comes under Nokha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rohtas district.
Which District Panchayat does Sotwa Gram Panchayat come under?
Rohtas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sotwa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Sotwa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nokha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rohtas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sotwa Gram Panchayat?
Sotwa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Sotwa Gram Panchayat do?
Sotwa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.