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