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