Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Sonaijuri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Banshraya, Bar-Ahartor, and Bhabanipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat
Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banshraya |
| 2 | Bar-Ahartor |
| 3 | Bhabanipur |
| 4 | Bhalagara |
| 5 | Chuna |
| 6 | Dalanbani |
| 7 | Daldali |
| 8 | Dhanjor |
| 9 | Jihurbana |
| 10 | Jorapukur Alias Sitarampur |
| 11 | Kalyajhor |
| 12 | Kalyandi |
| 13 | Panrasol |
| 14 | Rudra |
| 15 | Sonaojuri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat
Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonaijuri 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)
Kashipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat located?
Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat: Banshraya, Bar-Ahartor, Bhabanipur, Bhalagara, and Chuna and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat?
Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat do?
Sonaijuri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.