Tarun is a human settlement in the Ayodhya district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It lies in the Awadh region of the Indo-Gangetic plain in northern India.
Key facts
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Ayodhya |
| Region | Awadh |
| Type | Human settlement |
Geography
Tarun is situated in the Ayodhya district, which forms part of the central plains of Uttar Pradesh. The district takes its name from the historic city of Ayodhya, located on the banks of the Sarayu river. The terrain across the district is largely flat and alluvial, supporting agriculture as the principal economic activity.
Administration
As a settlement in Uttar Pradesh, Tarun falls under the administrative framework of the Ayodhya district, which is headed by a District Magistrate. Local self-governance in rural settlements of the district is organised through the panchayati raj system, comprising gram panchayats at the village level, kshetra panchayats at the block level, and the zila panchayat at the district level.
Significance
Tarun is part of a region with deep historical and cultural associations, particularly through its proximity to Ayodhya, one of the seven traditional sacred cities (Sapta Puri) of Hinduism and a centre of pilgrimage tied to the Ramayana tradition.
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References
- Wikidata entry: Q23808330