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Yarki Gram Panchayat

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Villages
1
PIN code
224151
Assembly Constituency
Katehari
Gram Pradhan
Shyam Lal

Quick answer

Yarki is a gram panchayat in Katehari block of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 46237, PIN code 224151). It has one revenue village: Yarke. The Gram Pradhan is Shyam Lal. It is in Katehari assembly constituency (MLA: Lalji Verma, Samajwadi Party) and Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Lalji Verma). It is about 18 km north-west of Ambedkar Nagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Katahri (3.6 km).

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Yarki Gram Panchayat

You’ll find Yarki (यरकी) Gram Panchayat in Katehari block of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, under Akbarpur tehsil and the Ayodhya Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 46237.

It has just one revenue village, Yarke, so every adult voter of Yarke is a member of the Gram Sabha.

From Ambedkar Nagar headquarters, Yarki is about 18 km away to the north-west (straight-line distance). It’s about 6.8 km north-east of the middle of Katehari block. For trains, the closest station is Katahri (about 3.6 km).

Yarki is one of the 97 gram panchayats in Katehari block. The whole of Ambedkar Nagar district has 927. Voters here elect their MLA from the Katehari assembly constituency and their MP from the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha constituency.

The Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Akbarpur tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.

Yarki at a glance

NameYarki / यरकी
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code46237
BlockKatehari
TehsilAkbarpur
DistrictAmbedkar Nagar
DivisionAyodhya Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Assembly ConstituencyKatehari
Lok Sabha ConstituencyAmbedkar Nagar
Gram PradhanShyam Lal
MLALalji Verma (Samajwadi Party)
MPLalji Verma (Samajwadi Party)
PIN code224151, 224168
Coordinates26.5061° N, 82.4822° E (approximate)
Schools1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretaryPrashant Patel

Map of Yarki

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Yarki LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2J3-278-6KFL. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.

Villages in Yarki Gram Panchayat

Every revenue village listed under Yarki Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Yarkeयरकी168146

Population of Yarki

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Ambedkar Nagar district, which Yarki is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population21,17,158
Rural households3,25,035
Rural literacy rate71.6%
Rural sex ratio983
Rural SC population share26.6%
Rural work participation33.2%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Ambedkar Nagar district, where Yarki is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorAmbedkar Nagar
Women who are literate76.2%
Women with 10+ years of schooling53.0%
Institutional births92.2%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated75.1%
Children under 5 who are stunted31.1%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic52.7%
Households using clean cooking fuel32.2%
Households with improved sanitation63.6%
Households with electricity94.2%
Households with health insurance23.0%
Households with improved drinking water100.0%

Work and livelihood

Ambedkar Nagar district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Textile products. If you work in this trade in Yarki, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

As in most of rural Uttar Pradesh, people around Yarki live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard and pulses in the Rabi season, paddy, maize or sugarcane in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.

Administration

Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Yarki is run by its elected Gram Pradhan, the Up-Pradhan and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) sent by the Katehari block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth and death register.

Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.

Key offices for residents of Yarki
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanYarkiDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Yarki / KatehariFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalAkbarpur TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)KatehariRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)KatehariPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMAkbarpurCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)Ambedkar NagarOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)Ambedkar NagarOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Yarki Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Yarki is Shyam Lal. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.

MLA, Katehari

Lalji Verma

Samajwadi Party2022 general election
PartySamajwadi Party
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received92,808
Vote share37.7%
Winning margin7,260
Runner-upAvadhesh Kumar

Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10

MP, Ambedkar Nagar

Lalji Verma

Samajwadi Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartySamajwadi Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received5,44,959
Vote share46.3%
Winning margin1,37,247
Runner-upRitesh Pandey

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.

Yarki Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Yarki is Shyam Lal; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Prashant Patel.

Gram PradhanShyam Lal88083 73098
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Prashant Patel98079 39777
Postal addressVill Post Yarki Ambedkar Nagar, 224151

The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Yarki before you go.

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?

Women's representation in Yarki

Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.

Women among ward members
33%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

5 of the 15 ward members of Yarki are women, about one in three (33%, well behind the block's 40%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 7 candidates stood for Pradhan in Yarki, a seat reserved for Other Backward Class women. Aarti won with 23% of the votes, 21 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Other Backward Class womenAarti23%, won by 21 votes
2015Scheduled CastesShyam Lal25%
2010UnreservedAvinash–
2005WomenUsadevi–

Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.

Polling booths (polling centres) in Yarki

In panchayat elections, voters of Yarki vote at the polling centre listed below, as notified by the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh. Polling centres are usually set up in government school buildings, so this list also points you to public buildings in the panchayat.

Name
Prathamik Pathashala Battugarh
प्राथमिक पाठशाला बट्टूगढ़

If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.

How Yarki scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
69.6/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

With a score of 69.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Yarki is among the top 3% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh and ranks 7th of 97 in Katehari block. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

That puts it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods76.1
Healthy panchayat69.1
Child-friendly panchayat59.1
Water-sufficient panchayat70.5
Clean and green panchayat86.1
Self-sufficient infrastructure70.3
Socially just and secured74.9
Good governance73.6
Women-friendly panchayat52.2

Yarki does best on “Clean and green panchayat” (86.1) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (52.2). That 34-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 8 of the nine theme scores are above the Katehari block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Yarki

Schools in Yarki, going by the records we have:

NameType
Prathamik Pathashala Battugarh
प्राथमिक पाठशाला बट्टूगढ़
Primary school

Government primary and upper-primary schools around Yarki come under the block education officer (BEO) of Katehari. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Yarki

For Yarki, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Katehari, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Ambedkar Nagar.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Yarki

Mail to Yarki usually goes to PIN 224151 (Marthua Saraiya Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).

NameTypePIN codeDistance
Marthua SaraiyaPost Office2241511.2 km
KatehariPost Office2241513.4 km
Kudia ChitaunaPost Office2241684.0 km

Bank branches near Yarki

These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
AU Small Finance BankAkbarpurAUBL00049634.0 km
Bank of BarodaAkbarpur, Dist Ambedkar NagarBARB0AKBARP4.0 km
Bank of BarodaBawana,ambedkar Nagar, UpBARB0BAWAMB4.0 km
Bank of BarodaShahjadpur,uttar PradeshBARB0SHAAMB4.0 km
Bank of BarodaSongaon,ambedkar Nagar,upBARB0SONGAO4.0 km

See all bank branches in Katehari block

You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Yarki can go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC).

How to reach Yarki

The easiest way to reach Yarki by train is via Katahri, about 3.6 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Katehari and nearby villages.

The nearest airport is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, about 42 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Ambedkar Nagar headquartersDistrict18 kmnorth-west
Katehari block (centre)Block6.8 kmnorth-east
Katahri (KTHE)Railway Station3.6 kmwest
Akbarpur (ABP)Railway Station10 kmsouth-east
Goshainganj (GGJ)Railway Station12 kmnorth-west
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport42 kmnorth-west
Gorakhpur AirportAirport100 kmeast

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Yarki is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
4.0 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
3.6 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 4.0 km away, closer than the Katehari block average of 4.7 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation

A railway station is only about 3.6 km away (Katahri). The nearest post office is about 1.2 km away, closer than the block average of 1.8 km.

Places near Yarki

The Gram Panchayats closest to Yarki, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:

Gram PanchayatBlockDistanceDirection
Marthuwa SaraiyaKatehari1.3 kmeast
SarangpurKatehari2.8 kmsouth
KhajawanKatehari3.0 kmnorth-east
Ashrafpur BarwaKatehari3.1 kmnorth
HyderabadKatehari3.1 kmnorth-east
Jalalpur ChandpurKatehari3.2 kmwest
PilkhawaKatehari3.3 kmnorth-west
Daulatpur HajalpattiBaskhari3.4 kmeast

Other Gram Panchayats in Katehari

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Yarki or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
  2. Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to Akbarpur Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
  3. The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Ambedkar Nagar, Tehsil Akbarpur and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
  2. You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, Katehari block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Katehari Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at Yarki gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Katehari block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.

Government schemes for residents of Yarki

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, matter most to households in Yarki. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Katehari block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Katehari block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Katehari block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Katehari block office

Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Katehari block office

Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Katehari block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Terrain and climate of Yarki

Elevation
91 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,088 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Yarki sits about 91 metres above sea level, close to the Ambedkar Nagar district average of 91 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Yarki gets roughly 1,100 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September, slightly above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.

Land cover around Yarki

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 83%
  • Tree cover 16%
  • Built-up land 1.9%

Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 83% of the land within roughly 2 km of Yarki under crops, 2% built up and 16% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Yarki Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Yarki Gram Panchayat?

Yarki Gram Panchayat is in Katehari block of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Akbarpur tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Yarki Gram Panchayat?

Shyam Lal is the Gram Pradhan of Yarki Gram Panchayat; phone 8808373098 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Yarki?

Aarti won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Yarki with 659 votes (23% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Shyam Lal, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Yarki Gram Panchayat?

Yarki Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Yarke.

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Yarki reserved in the 2021 election?

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Yarki was reserved for Other Backward Class women. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (unreserved) and 2015 (Scheduled Castes). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

What was the winning margin in the 2021 Gram Pradhan election of Yarki?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Yarki beat the runner-up by 21 votes (0.7% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 2,891 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Yarki before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Yarki went to Shyam Lal (2015), Avinash (2010) and Usadevi (2005). We matched these older results to today’s panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.

What was the voter turnout in Yarki in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Yarki was 63% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Yarki Gram Panchayat?

Yarki Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women (33%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Yarki?

Prashant Patel is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Yarki; phone 9807939777 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 5 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Yarki.

Which assembly constituency does Yarki come under?

Yarki comes under the Katehari Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Yarki?

The MLA for Katehari is Lalji Verma (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 92,808 votes (37.7%) and won by 7,260 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Yarki in?

Yarki is in the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Yarki?

The Member of Parliament for Ambedkar Nagar is Lalji Verma (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,44,959 votes (46.3%) and won by 1,37,247 votes.

What is the LGD code of Yarki Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Yarki Gram Panchayat is 46237. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Yarki?

Addresses in Yarki usually carry one of these PIN codes: 224151, 224168. The nearest post office is Marthua Saraiya (PIN 224151), about 1.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Vill Post Yarki Ambedkar Nagar, 224151.

What is the DIGIPIN of Yarki?

The DIGIPIN for Yarki is 2J3-278-6KFL. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.

How far is Yarki from Ambedkar Nagar?

Yarki is about 18 km north-west of Ambedkar Nagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Katehari block, it is about 6.8 km north-east.

Which is the nearest railway station to Yarki?

The nearest railway station to Yarki is Katahri (KTHE), about 3.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Akbarpur (ABP), 10 km; Goshainganj (GGJ), 12 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Yarki?

The nearest airport to Yarki is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 42 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 100 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Yarki, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Yarki is AU Small Finance Bank, Akbarpur (IFSC AUBL0004963), roughly 4.0 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Akbarpur, Dist Ambedkar Nagar (IFSC BARB0AKBARP) and Bank of Baroda, Bawana,ambedkar Nagar, Up (IFSC BARB0BAWAMB). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Yarki?

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Yarki: Prathamik Pathashala Battugarh.

Which schools are there in Yarki?

There is 1 government school building on record in Yarki: Prathamik Pathashala Battugarh. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

Which gram panchayats are near Yarki?

The closest gram panchayats to Yarki, as the crow flies, are Marthuwa Saraiya (1.3 km), Sarangpur (2.8 km), Khajawan (3.0 km), Ashrafpur Barwa (3.1 km) and Hyderabad (3.1 km).

How can I complain about work in Yarki Gram Panchayat?

Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Katehari block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Where can residents of Yarki get land records (Khatauni)?

Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Ambedkar Nagar and Tehsil Akbarpur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Akbarpur Tehsil office.

How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Yarki?

In Yarki, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Yarki?

Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Yarki, the Lekhpal of Akbarpur tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.

How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Yarki?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Katehari block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Katehari verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Yarki?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Ambedkar Nagar, block Katehari and panchayat Yarki to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Katehari block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.

When does the Gram Sabha of Yarki meet?

The Gram Sabha of Yarki must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.

How do I check my name in the voter list of Yarki?

The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Katehari block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Yarki is in the Katehari assembly constituency.

What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Yarki Gram Panchayat?

Yarki Gram Panchayat scored 69.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 7th of 97 panchayats in Katehari block.

What is the altitude of Yarki above sea level?

Yarki is about 91 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 9 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Yarki get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Yarki gets about 1,090 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Yarki?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Yarki, the land is 83% cropland, 16% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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