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