Taunga Gram Panchayat, Revatipur
Taunga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Revatipur Kshettra Panchayat and Ghazipur Zila Panchayat. Taunga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Chak Kalyan, Chak Paran, and Lakhmipur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Taunga Gram Panchayat
Taunga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chak Kalyan |
| 2 | Chak Paran |
| 3 | Lakhmipur |
| 4 | Taunga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Taunga Gram Panchayat
Taunga Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Taunga 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)
Revatipur Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Taunga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ghazipur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Taunga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Taunga Gram Panchayat
Where is Taunga Gram Panchayat located?
Taunga Gram Panchayat is located in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Revatipur Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Taunga Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Taunga Gram Panchayat: Chak Kalyan, Chak Paran, Lakhmipur, and Taunga.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Taunga Gram Panchayat come under?
Taunga Gram Panchayat comes under Revatipur Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ghazipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Taunga Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghazipur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Taunga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Taunga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Revatipur Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ghazipur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Taunga Gram Panchayat?
Taunga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Taunga Gram Panchayat do?
Taunga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.