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