Sonapos Gram Panchayat, Sonua
Sonapos is a Gram Panchayat located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sonua Panchayat Samiti and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad. Sonapos Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Banua, Barbhag, and Brahmandih. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonapos Gram Panchayat
Sonapos Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banua |
| 2 | Barbhag |
| 3 | Brahmandih |
| 4 | Duarbandh |
| 5 | Jorapokhar |
| 6 | Korpos |
| 7 | Madhupur |
| 8 | Masrikudar |
| 9 | Naranga |
| 10 | Rupapos |
| 11 | Sonapos |
| 12 | Sonua |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonapos Gram Panchayat
Sonapos Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonapos 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)
Sonua Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapos Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapos Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonapos Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonapos Gram Panchayat located?
Sonapos Gram Panchayat is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sonua Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonapos Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Sonapos Gram Panchayat: Banua, Barbhag, Brahmandih, Duarbandh, and Jorapokhar and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonapos Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonapos Gram Panchayat comes under Sonua Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in West Singhbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonapos Gram Panchayat come under?
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapos Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Sonapos Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sonua Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonapos Gram Panchayat?
Sonapos Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonapos Gram Panchayat do?
Sonapos Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.