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