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