Sonbad Gram Panchayat, Bengabad
Sonbad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Bengabad Panchayat Samiti and Giridih Zila Parishad. Sonbad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Balgo, Beharadih, and Doma Pahari. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonbad Gram Panchayat
Sonbad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balgo |
| 2 | Beharadih |
| 3 | Doma Pahari |
| 4 | Gadi |
| 5 | Koiridih |
| 6 | Mahuatanr |
| 7 | Mehdeia |
| 8 | Saharpura |
| 9 | Sonbad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonbad Gram Panchayat
Sonbad Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonbad 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)
Bengabad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonbad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Giridih Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonbad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonbad Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonbad Gram Panchayat located?
Sonbad Gram Panchayat is located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Bengabad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonbad Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Sonbad Gram Panchayat: Balgo, Beharadih, Doma Pahari, Gadi, Koiridih, Mahuatanr, Mehdeia, Saharpura, and Sonbad.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonbad Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonbad Gram Panchayat comes under Bengabad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Giridih district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonbad Gram Panchayat come under?
Giridih Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonbad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Sonbad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bengabad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Giridih Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonbad Gram Panchayat?
Sonbad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonbad Gram Panchayat do?
Sonbad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.