Sonupar Gram Panchayat, Basti
Sonupar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Basti Kshettra Panchayat and Basti Zila Panchayat. Sonupar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Balli Patti, Khakhuwa, and Sonupar. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Sonupar Gram Panchayat
Sonupar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balli Patti |
| 2 | Khakhuwa |
| 3 | Sonupar |
| 4 | Umri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonupar Gram Panchayat
Sonupar Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonupar 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)
Basti Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonupar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Basti Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonupar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonupar Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonupar Gram Panchayat located?
Sonupar Gram Panchayat is located in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Basti Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sonupar Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Sonupar Gram Panchayat: Balli Patti, Khakhuwa, Sonupar, and Umri.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Sonupar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonupar Gram Panchayat comes under Basti Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Basti district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonupar Gram Panchayat come under?
Basti Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonupar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sonupar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basti Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Basti Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sonupar Gram Panchayat?
Sonupar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Sonupar Gram Panchayat do?
Sonupar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.