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