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