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