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