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