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