Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jiribam district of Manipur. It falls under the Jiribam Zila Parishad. Sonapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Aglapur Alipur, Ahamadabad, and Kashimpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aglapur Alipur |
| 2 | Ahamadabad |
| 3 | Kashimpur |
| 4 | Lalpani |
| 5 | Leishabithal Meitei |
| 6 | Leishabithel Kuki |
| 7 | Mongbung |
| 8 | Mulargao |
| 9 | Nunkhal |
| 10 | Sonapur Pt I |
| 11 | Sonapur Pt II |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is part of Manipur's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonapur 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: District Panchayat (DP)
Jiribam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonapur Gram Panchayat located?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Jiribam district of Manipur.
How many villages come under Sonapur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Sonapur Gram Panchayat: Aglapur Alipur, Ahamadabad, Kashimpur, Lalpani, and Leishabithal Meitei and 6 others.
Does Sonapur Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Manipur follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Sonapur Gram Panchayat comes directly under Jiribam Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Sonapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jiribam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Manipur have?
Manipur follows a two-tier structure. Sonapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Jiribam Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Sonapur Gram Panchayat?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonapur Gram Panchayat do?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.