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