Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat, Manjhiaon
Sonpurwa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Manjhiaon Panchayat Samiti and Garhwa Zila Parishad. Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Achhodih, Bhataulia, and Chandarpura. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat
Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achhodih |
| 2 | Bhataulia |
| 3 | Chandarpura |
| 4 | Chaukhandi |
| 5 | Gogea |
| 6 | Majhiganwan |
| 7 | Sonpurwa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat
Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonpurwa 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)
Manjhiaon Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Garhwa Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat located?
Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat is located in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Manjhiaon Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat: Achhodih, Bhataulia, Chandarpura, Chaukhandi, Gogea, Majhiganwan, and Sonpurwa.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat comes under Manjhiaon Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Garhwa district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat come under?
Garhwa Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manjhiaon Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Garhwa Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat?
Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat do?
Sonpurwa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.