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