Pataunja Gram Panchayat, Suratganj
Pataunja is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bara Banki district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Suratganj Kshettra Panchayat and Bara Banki Zila Panchayat. Pataunja Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Bhikhampur, Jather Kishnipur, and Pataunja. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Pataunja Gram Panchayat
Pataunja Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhikhampur |
| 2 | Jather Kishnipur |
| 3 | Pataunja |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pataunja Gram Panchayat
Pataunja Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pataunja 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)
Suratganj Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pataunja Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bara Banki Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pataunja Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pataunja Gram Panchayat
Where is Pataunja Gram Panchayat located?
Pataunja Gram Panchayat is located in the Bara Banki district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Suratganj Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Pataunja Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Pataunja Gram Panchayat: Bhikhampur, Jather Kishnipur, and Pataunja.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Pataunja Gram Panchayat come under?
Pataunja Gram Panchayat comes under Suratganj Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bara Banki district.
Which District Panchayat does Pataunja Gram Panchayat come under?
Bara Banki Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pataunja Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Pataunja Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Suratganj Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bara Banki Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Pataunja Gram Panchayat?
Pataunja Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Pataunja Gram Panchayat do?
Pataunja Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.