Sonadhani Gram Panchayat, Littipara
Sonadhani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Littipara Panchayat Samiti and Pakur Zila Parishad. Sonadhani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 45 villages, including Bara Chetro, Bara Gagra, and Baradandupahar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonadhani Gram Panchayat
Sonadhani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Chetro |
| 2 | Bara Gagra |
| 3 | Baradandupahar |
| 4 | Barajara |
| 5 | Baramasia |
| 6 | Barganwpahar |
| 7 | Belmapahar |
| 8 | Bichpahari |
| 9 | Biripahar |
| 10 | Chalpahar |
| 11 | Chamandkando |
| 12 | Charaknarapahar |
| 13 | Chho Jara |
| 14 | Chhota Chetro |
| 15 | Chhotadandupahar |
| 16 | Dumdi |
| 17 | Dumgo |
| 18 | Garduara |
| 19 | Jambokuria |
| 20 | Jhirikbhita |
| 21 | Jojobasti |
| 22 | Kaldanpahar |
| 23 | Karga |
| 24 | Kaspahar |
| 25 | Kishbhita |
| 26 | Kisuntanr |
| 27 | Kukrama |
| 28 | Lohamaripahar |
| 29 | Madhuban |
| 30 | Mahuatnar |
| 31 | Majhladih |
| 32 | Makbhita |
| 33 | Makbhitapahar |
| 34 | Makhbhita |
| 35 | Makri |
| 36 | Mulukdhani |
| 37 | Narchi |
| 38 | Patuara |
| 39 | Rajabhita |
| 40 | Satia |
| 41 | Satiapahar |
| 42 | Somaitanr |
| 43 | Sonadhuni |
| 44 | Tetul Tola |
| 45 | Tetulpara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonadhani Gram Panchayat
Sonadhani Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonadhani 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)
Littipara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonadhani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pakur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonadhani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonadhani Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonadhani Gram Panchayat located?
Sonadhani Gram Panchayat is located in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Littipara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonadhani Gram Panchayat?
45 villages come under Sonadhani Gram Panchayat: Bara Chetro, Bara Gagra, Baradandupahar, Barajara, and Baramasia and 40 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonadhani Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonadhani Gram Panchayat comes under Littipara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pakur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonadhani Gram Panchayat come under?
Pakur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonadhani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Sonadhani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Littipara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Pakur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonadhani Gram Panchayat?
Sonadhani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonadhani Gram Panchayat do?
Sonadhani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.