Sonthawa Gram Panchayat, Sheopur
Sonthawa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Sheopur Janpad Panchayat and Sheopur Zila Panchayat. Sonthawa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chakpadalya, Fatahpur, and Padsalya. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonthawa Gram Panchayat
Sonthawa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chakpadalya |
| 2 | Fatahpur |
| 3 | Padsalya |
| 4 | Pahadlya |
| 5 | Southwa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonthawa Gram Panchayat
Sonthawa Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonthawa 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)
Sheopur Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonthawa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sheopur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonthawa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonthawa Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonthawa Gram Panchayat located?
Sonthawa Gram Panchayat is located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Sheopur Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sonthawa Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Sonthawa Gram Panchayat: Chakpadalya, Fatahpur, Padsalya, Pahadlya, and Southwa.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Sonthawa Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonthawa Gram Panchayat comes under Sheopur Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sheopur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonthawa Gram Panchayat come under?
Sheopur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonthawa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?
Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sonthawa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sheopur Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Sheopur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sonthawa Gram Panchayat?
Sonthawa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonthawa Gram Panchayat do?
Sonthawa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.