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