Sonwani Gram Panchayat, Bhanwarkol
Sonwani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Bhanwarkol Kshettra Panchayat and Ghazipur Zila Panchayat. Sonwani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Jagdishpur T. Fakir Rafi, Shahpur M. Sonwani, and Sonwani. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Sonwani Gram Panchayat
Sonwani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jagdishpur T. Fakir Rafi |
| 2 | Shahpur M. Sonwani |
| 3 | Sonwani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonwani Gram Panchayat
Sonwani Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonwani 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)
Bhanwarkol Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonwani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ghazipur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonwani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonwani Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonwani Gram Panchayat located?
Sonwani Gram Panchayat is located in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Bhanwarkol Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sonwani Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Sonwani Gram Panchayat: Jagdishpur T. Fakir Rafi, Shahpur M. Sonwani, and Sonwani.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Sonwani Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonwani Gram Panchayat comes under Bhanwarkol Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ghazipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonwani Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghazipur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonwani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sonwani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhanwarkol Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ghazipur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sonwani Gram Panchayat?
Sonwani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Sonwani Gram Panchayat do?
Sonwani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.