Sonathali Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Sonathali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Sonathali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Balarampur, Barbandia, and Haridi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonathali Gram Panchayat
Sonathali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balarampur |
| 2 | Barbandia |
| 3 | Haridi |
| 4 | Jagannathdi |
| 5 | Jamkiri |
| 6 | Jibanpur |
| 7 | Kalapathar |
| 8 | Kendtanr |
| 9 | Kuardi |
| 10 | Kultore |
| 11 | Kumardi |
| 12 | Kushjuri |
| 13 | Lara |
| 14 | Lari |
| 15 | Pabra |
| 16 | Parasiadi |
| 17 | Raghunathpur |
| 18 | Sonathol |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonathali Gram Panchayat
Sonathali Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonathali 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 Sonathali 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 Sonathali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonathali Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonathali Gram Panchayat located?
Sonathali Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonathali Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Sonathali Gram Panchayat: Balarampur, Barbandia, Haridi, Jagannathdi, and Jamkiri and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonathali Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonathali Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonathali Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonathali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sonathali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonathali Gram Panchayat?
Sonathali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonathali Gram Panchayat do?
Sonathali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.