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