Sonagara Gram Panchayat, Raipur-I
Sonagara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Sonagara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bhadli, Dangarsai, and Dhenga-Am. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonagara Gram Panchayat
Sonagara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhadli |
| 2 | Dangarsai |
| 3 | Dhenga-Am |
| 4 | Jhari |
| 5 | Kadmagar |
| 6 | Karambera |
| 7 | Lohamerya |
| 8 | Masra |
| 9 | Murkumbaratung |
| 10 | Pukhuria |
| 11 | Sagarbhanga |
| 12 | Sonagara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonagara Gram Panchayat
Sonagara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonagara 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)
Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonagara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonagara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonagara Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonagara Gram Panchayat located?
Sonagara Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonagara Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Sonagara Gram Panchayat: Bhadli, Dangarsai, Dhenga-Am, Jhari, and Kadmagar and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonagara Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonagara Gram Panchayat comes under Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonagara Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonagara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sonagara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonagara Gram Panchayat?
Sonagara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonagara Gram Panchayat do?
Sonagara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.