Sonpur Gram Panchayat, Bichhua
Sonpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Bichhua Janpad Panchayat and Chhindwara Zila Panchayat. Sonpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Chicholi, Jaitpur, and Jamalapani (Viran). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonpur Gram Panchayat
Sonpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicholi |
| 2 | Jaitpur |
| 3 | Jamalapani (Viran) |
| 4 | Sonpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonpur Gram Panchayat
Sonpur Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonpur 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)
Bichhua Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chhindwara Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonpur Gram Panchayat located?
Sonpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Bichhua Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sonpur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Sonpur Gram Panchayat: Chicholi, Jaitpur, Jamalapani (Viran), and Sonpur.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Sonpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonpur Gram Panchayat comes under Bichhua Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chhindwara district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhindwara Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sonpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bichhua Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chhindwara Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sonpur Gram Panchayat?
Sonpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonpur Gram Panchayat do?
Sonpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.