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