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