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