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