Sonadhab Gram Panchayat, Sikaripara
Sonadhab is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Sonadhab Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Amrapara, Banskandari, and Barghata. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonadhab Gram Panchayat
Sonadhab Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amrapara |
| 2 | Banskandari |
| 3 | Barghata |
| 4 | Barmesia |
| 5 | Dharampur |
| 6 | Ghailapathar |
| 7 | Gopalpur |
| 8 | Kalaibari |
| 9 | Latbeda |
| 10 | Saraidaha |
| 11 | Sonadhap |
| 12 | Sugnibhasa |
| 13 | Sulunga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonadhab Gram Panchayat
Sonadhab Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonadhab 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)
Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonadhab Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonadhab Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonadhab Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonadhab Gram Panchayat located?
Sonadhab Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonadhab Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Sonadhab Gram Panchayat: Amrapara, Banskandari, Barghata, Barmesia, and Dharampur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonadhab Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonadhab Gram Panchayat comes under Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonadhab Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonadhab Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Sonadhab Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonadhab Gram Panchayat?
Sonadhab Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonadhab Gram Panchayat do?
Sonadhab Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.