Taunga Gram Panchayat, Pahari
Taunga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Pahari Kshettra Panchayat and Mirzapur Zila Panchayat. Taunga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chandlewan Kalan, Chandlewan Khurd, and Kapsaur. 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 | Chandlewan Kalan |
| 2 | Chandlewan Khurd |
| 3 | Kapsaur |
| 4 | Putariha |
| 5 | 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)
Pahari 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)
Mirzapur 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 Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Pahari Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Taunga Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Taunga Gram Panchayat: Chandlewan Kalan, Chandlewan Khurd, Kapsaur, Putariha, and Taunga.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Taunga Gram Panchayat come under?
Taunga Gram Panchayat comes under Pahari Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mirzapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Taunga Gram Panchayat come under?
Mirzapur 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, Pahari Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Mirzapur 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.