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