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