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