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