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