Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat, Bhanupratappur
Sonekanhar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat and Uttar Bastar Kanker Zila Panchayat. Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Alawarkhurd, Birkondal, and Botechang. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat
Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alawarkhurd |
| 2 | Birkondal |
| 3 | Botechang |
| 4 | Sonekanhar |
| 5 | Tumarikuhi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat
Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat is part of Chhattisgarh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonekanhar 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)
Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Bastar Kanker Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat located?
Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat: Alawarkhurd, Birkondal, Botechang, Sonekanhar, and Tumarikuhi.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat comes under Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Bastar Kanker district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Bastar Kanker Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Chhattisgarh have?
Chhattisgarh follows a three-tier structure. Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhanupratappur Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Uttar Bastar Kanker Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat?
Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat do?
Sonekanhar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.