Sonachura Gram Panchayat, Nandigram-I
Sonachura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Nandigram-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Sonachura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Gagra Char, Gangra, and Kalicharanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonachura Gram Panchayat
Sonachura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gagra Char |
| 2 | Gangra |
| 3 | Kalicharanpur |
| 4 | Saudikhali Jalpai |
| 5 | Saudkhali Char |
| 6 | Sona Chura |
| 7 | Sonachura Jalpai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonachura Gram Panchayat
Sonachura Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonachura 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)
Nandigram-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonachura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonachura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonachura Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonachura Gram Panchayat located?
Sonachura Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Nandigram-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonachura Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Sonachura Gram Panchayat: Gagra Char, Gangra, Kalicharanpur, Saudikhali Jalpai, Saudkhali Char, Sona Chura, and Sonachura Jalpai.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonachura Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonachura Gram Panchayat comes under Nandigram-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonachura Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonachura Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sonachura Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nandigram-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonachura Gram Panchayat?
Sonachura Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonachura Gram Panchayat do?
Sonachura Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.