Sonapur Gram Panchayat, Chopra
Sonapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chopra Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Sonapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bhagalpur Khas, Bhotamari, and Chitalghata. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhagalpur Khas |
| 2 | Bhotamari |
| 3 | Chitalghata |
| 4 | Dakshin Dangapara |
| 5 | Jiakhori |
| 6 | Jiakhorigacha |
| 7 | Paschim Ariangaon |
| 8 | Paschim Mokarandapur |
| 9 | Purba Mokarandapur |
| 10 | Thuthipakar |
| 11 | Uttar Bhagalpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonapur 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)
Chopra Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonapur Gram Panchayat located?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chopra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sonapur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Sonapur Gram Panchayat: Bhagalpur Khas, Bhotamari, Chitalghata, Dakshin Dangapara, and Jiakhori and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sonapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat comes under Chopra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sonapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sonapur Gram Panchayat?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sonapur Gram Panchayat do?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.