Sonal Gram Panchayat, Kamalanagara
Sonal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bidar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kamalanagara Taluka Panchayat and Bidar Zilla Panchayat. Sonal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Horandi, Kalgapur, and Sonala. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Sonal Gram Panchayat
Sonal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Horandi |
| 2 | Kalgapur |
| 3 | Sonala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonal Gram Panchayat
Sonal Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonal 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)
Kamalanagara Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bidar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonal Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonal Gram Panchayat located?
Sonal Gram Panchayat is located in the Bidar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kamalanagara Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sonal Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Sonal Gram Panchayat: Horandi, Kalgapur, and Sonala.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Sonal Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonal Gram Panchayat comes under Kamalanagara Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bidar district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonal Gram Panchayat come under?
Bidar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Sonal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kamalanagara Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bidar Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sonal Gram Panchayat?
Sonal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Sonal Gram Panchayat do?
Sonal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.