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Achhnera is a development block in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, with 52 gram panchayats and 66 villages (LGD code 803). This directory lists 3 bank branches, 60 schools, 21 post offices and 60 polling centres here.
About Achhnera Block
The Achhnera (अछनेरा) development block is in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, part of the Agra Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Kshetra Panchayat, headed by the Block Pramukh, plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 803.
There are 52 gram panchayats and 66 villages in Achhnera block, which puts it at number 5 of 15 blocks in Agra by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Kiraoli tehsil.
From Agra headquarters, Achhnera is about 20 km away to the north-west (straight-line distance).
Villages in this block vote in the Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Rural and Fatehabad assembly constituencies.
Achhnera at a glance
| Name | Achhnera / अछनेरा |
|---|---|
| Type | Block |
| LGD code | 803 |
| District | Agra |
| Division | Agra Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 52 |
| Villages | 66 |
| Coordinates | 27.1912° N, 77.7998° E |
| Schools | 60 |
| Bank Branches | 3 |
| Post Offices | 21 |
| Polling Centres | 60 |
Map of Achhnera
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Achhnera Block Gram Panchayat List
Achhnera Block has 52 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhaudopura | अभैदोपुरा | 1 | 42727 |
| Akabara | अकबरा | 1 | 42728 |
| Anganpur | अंगनपुरा | 1 | 265508 |
| Ardaya | अरदाया | 1 | 42729 |
| Arrua Khas | अरूआ खास | 1 | 42730 |
| Arsena | अरसना | 1 | 42731 |
| Atus | अटूस | 1 | 42732 |
| Babrod | – | 2 | 42733 |
| Barauli | बरौली | 2 | 42734 |
| Basaia Rajput | बसैयाराजपूत | 1 | 265509 |
| Bastai | – | 1 | 42735 |
| Bhandiri | भंडीरी | 2 | 265510 |
| Bhilawati | भिलावटी | 1 | 42736 |
| Biara | – | 1 | 42737 |
| Bidhapur | विधापुर | 1 | 42738 |
| Chhae Pokhar | छपोखर | 1 | 42739 |
| Dhanoli | धनौली | 1 | 42740 |
| Fatehpura | फतेहपुरा | 1 | 42741 |
| Gadi Candarman | गढी चनदरभान | 1 | 42742 |
| Garhima | – | 1 | 42743 |
| Gobra | गोवरा | 1 | 42744 |
| Gopau | गोपऊ | 1 | 42745 |
| Hansela | हसला | 1 | 42746 |
| Janutha | जनूथा | 1 | 42747 |
| Jharoti | झारोठी | 2 | 42748 |
| Kachaura | कचोरा | 1 | 42749 |
| Kathawari | कठवारी | 1 | 42750 |
| Kharbai | – | 1 | 42751 |
| Khera Bakanda | खेडा बाकन्दा | 3 | 42752 |
| Khera Sadhan | खडासाधन | 1 | 42753 |
| Kitham | कीठम | 1 | 42754 |
| Kukathala | कुकथला | 1 | 42755 |
| Loh Karera | लोहकररा | 1 | 42756 |
| Mahuar | महुअर | 3 | 42757 |
| Mai | मई | 3 | 42758 |
| Mangarol Gujar | मागरोलगूजर | 1 | 42759 |
| Mangaroli Jat | मागरोलजाट | 1 | 42760 |
| Mangura | मगूररा | 1 | 42761 |
| Mubarikpur | मुवारिजपुर | 1 | 42762 |
| Muranda | मुरनडा | 1 | 42763 |
| Nagar | नागर | 1 | 42764 |
| Nagla Arua | नगला अररूआ | 1 | 42765 |
| Panwari | – | 1 | 42766 |
| Puramana | पुरामना | 1 | 42767 |
| Raibha | रायभा | 1 | 42768 |
| Raipura Ahir | रैपुराअहीर | 1 | 42769 |
| Runkata | रूनकता | 1 | 42770 |
| Sahai | सहाई | 1 | 42771 |
| Sakatpur | सकतपुर | 1 | 42772 |
| Sandhan | साधन | 1 | 42773 |
| Sehta | सहता | 3 | 42774 |
| Singma | – | 3 | 42775 |
Population of Achhnera
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Agra district, which Achhnera is part of:
| Rural population | 23,94,602 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,71,791 |
| Rural literacy rate | 70.6% |
| Rural sex ratio | 863 |
| Rural SC population share | 21.1% |
| Rural work participation | 30.9% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Agra district, where Achhnera is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Agra |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 63.1% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 36.1% |
| Institutional births | 89.1% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 74.1% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 35.9% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 59.4% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 67.5% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 70.8% |
| Households with electricity | 99.1% |
| Households with health insurance | 9.4% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.8% |
Work and livelihood
Agra district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Leather products. If you work in this trade in Achhnera, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Achhnera mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Achhnera Block office: BDO and contacts
The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Achhnera block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Kshetra Panchayat, made up of directly elected members and the Gram Pradhans of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Block Pramukh and approves the block development plan.
Go to the Achhnera block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076.
Achhnera Block Pramukh and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Agra Rural | Baby Rani Maurya (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Fatehpur Sikri |
| 91 | Fatehpur Sikri | Babulal (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Fatehpur Sikri |
| 93 | Fatehabad | Chhotey Lal Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Fatehpur Sikri |
Women's representation in Achhnera
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.
- Panchayats headed by a woman
- 34.6%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
- Women among ward members
- 41%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
18 of the 52 gram panchayats in Achhnera have a woman Pradhan (35%), about the same as the Uttar Pradesh share of 35%. 2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Women make up 41.1% of the 785 ward members across Achhnera's gram panchayats, about the same as the Uttar Pradesh share of 40.1%. Going by the education recorded for each Pradhan, 88% of the panchayat heads in Achhnera studied to class 9 or beyond and 8% are graduates.
Panchayat elections
- Pradhan seats won by women
- 44%2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
- Candidates per Pradhan seat
- 5.72021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
Women won 23 of the 52 Pradhan seats in Achhnera in the 2021 panchayat election (44%), 5 of them on seats not reserved for women; in 2015 the share was 40%. 2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 5.7 candidates stood for each Pradhan's seat in Achhnera, against 7.5 across Uttar Pradesh. 39% of the 295 candidates for Pradhan in Achhnera in 2021 were women.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Achhnera
Achhnera Block has 60 panchayat polling centres notified by the State Election Commission. Here they are, panchayat by panchayat:
| Name | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|
| Juniyar Haiskul Kachora जूनियर हाईस्कूल कचोरा | Kachaura |
| Juniyar Haiskul Kitham जूनियर हाईस्कूल कीठम | Kitham |
| Juniyar Haiskul Rayabha जूनियर हाईस्कूल रायभा | Raibha |
| Juniyar Haiskul Runakata जूनियर हाईस्कूल रूनकता | Runkata |
| Juniyar Haiskul Sadhan जूनियर हाईस्कूल साधन | Sandhan |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Hasela जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल हसेला | Hansela |
| Ka0 Pathashala Runakata क0 पाठशाला रूनकता | Runkata |
| Ka0prathamik Pathashala Puramana क0प्राथमिक पाठशाला पुरामना | Puramana |
| Prathamik Pathashala Abhaidopura प्राथमिक पाठशाला अभैदोपुरा | Abhaudopura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Akabara प्राथमिक पाठशाला अकबरा | Akabara |
| Prathamik Pathashala Anganapura प्राथमिक पाठशाला अंगनपुरा | Anganpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Aradaya प्राथमिक पाठशाला अरदाया | Ardaya |
| Prathamik Pathashala Arasena प्राथमिक पाठशाला अरसेना | Arsena |
| Prathamik Pathashala Aruakhas प्राथमिक पाठशाला अरूआखास | Arrua Khas |
| Prathamik Pathashala Atus प्राथमिक पाठशाला अटूस | Atus |
| Prathamik Pathashala Barauli प्राथमिक पाठशाला बरौली | Barauli |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bharangapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला भरंगपुर | Bidhapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhariri प्राथमिक पाठशाला भड़ीरी | Bhandiri |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhilavati प्राथमिक पाठशाला भिलावटी | Bhilawati |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chh Pokhar प्राथमिक पाठशाला छ पोखर | Chhae Pokhar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Dhanauli प्राथमिक पाठशाला धनौली | Dhanoli |
| Prathamik Pathashala Gopau प्राथमिक पाठशाला गोपउ | Gopau |
| Prathamik Pathashala Govara प्राथमिक पाठशाला गोवरा | Gobra |
| Prathamik Pathashala Hasela प्राथमिक पाठशाला हसेला | Hansela |
| Prathamik Pathashala Janutha प्राथमिक पाठशाला जनूथा | Janutha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kachora प्राथमिक पाठशाला कचोरा | Kachaura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kasoti प्राथमिक पाठशाला कासोटी | Mai |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kathavari प्राथमिक पाठशाला कठवारी | Kathawari |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kherabakanda प्राथमिक पाठशाला खेड़ाबाकन्दा | Khera Bakanda |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kherasadhan प्राथमिक पाठशाला खेड़ासाधन | Khera Sadhan |
| Prathamik Pathashala Krirya प्राथमिक पाठशाला क्रिर्या | Gadi Candarman |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kukathala प्राथमिक पाठशाला कुकथला | Kukathala |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mahuar Divatiy प्राथमिक पाठशाला महुअर दि्वतीय | Mahuar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mai प्राथमिक पाठशाला मई | Mai |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mangarolagujar प्राथमिक पाठशाला मांगरोलगूजर | Mangarol Gujar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mangarolajat प्राथमिक पाठशाला मांगरोलजाट | Mangaroli Jat |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mangurra प्राथमिक पाठशाला मंगूर्रा | Mangura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mori प्राथमिक पाठशाला मोरी | Barauli |
| Prathamik Pathashala Murenda प्राथमिक पाठशाला मुरेन्डा | Muranda |
| Prathamik Pathashala Muvarijapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मुवारिजपुर | Mubarikpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Na0 Laladas प्राथमिक पाठशाला न0 लालदास | Raibha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nagala Arrua प्राथमिक पाठशाला नगला अर्रूआ | Nagla Arua |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nagalasadale प्राथमिक पाठशाला नगलासदले | Akabara |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nagar प्राथमिक पाठशाला नागर | Nagar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nanau प्राथमिक पाठशाला नानउ | Mai |
| Prathamik Pathashala Pali Sadar प्राथमिक पाठशाला पाली सदर | Mahuar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Phatehapura प्राथमिक पाठशाला फतेहपुरा | Fatehpura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Puramana प्राथमिक पाठशाला पुरामना | Puramana |
| Prathamik Pathashala Raipuraahir प्राथमिक पाठशाला रैपुराअहीर | Raipura Ahir |
| Prathamik Pathashala Runakata प्राथमिक पाठशाला रूनकता | Runkata |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sadhan प्राथमिक पाठशाला साधन | Sandhan |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sahai प्राथमिक पाठशाला सहाई | Sahai |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sahata प्राथमिक पाठशाला सहता | Sehta |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sakatapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला सकतपुर | Sakatpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Turkiya प्राथमिक पाठशाला तुर्किया | Jharoti |
| Prathamik Pathashala Vakandakhas प्राथमिक पाठशाला वाकन्दाखास | Khera Bakanda |
| Prathamik Pathashala Vasaiyarajaput प्राथमिक पाठशाला वसैयाराजपूत | Basaia Rajput |
| Prathamik Pathashalarayabha प्राथमिक पाठशालारायभा | Raibha |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Lohakarera प्राथमिक विद्यालय लोहकरेरा | Loh Karera |
| Pu0ma0 Vidyalayatus पू0मा0 विद्यालयअटूस | Atus |
How Achhnera 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
- 53.9/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Achhnera averages 53.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 13th of 15 in Agra, about the same as the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 52 scored panchayats of Achhnera reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Achhnera does best on “Socially just and secured” (66.9) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (44.9). That 22-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Achhnera
Achhnera Block has 60 government school buildings on record. See the full list of schools
We built this list from State Election Commission polling centres in government school buildings, so it mostly shows Basic Shiksha Parishad primary, upper-primary and composite schools. For the full register, including private schools and inter colleges, see UDISE+ (udiseplus.gov.in).
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Achhnera
On record in Achhnera Block: 3 Bank Branches and 21 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of India.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Achhnera
Raibha station (1.1 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Achhnera.
The nearest airport is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station, about 16 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra headquarters | District | 20 km | north-west |
| Raibha (RAI) | Railway Station | 1.1 km | south |
| Achhnera Jn (AH) | Railway Station | 4.3 km | west |
| Kiraoli (KLB) | Railway Station | 6.5 km | south |
| Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station | Airport | 16 km | east |
| Gwalior Airport | Airport | 109 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Achhnera 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
- 5.6 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 3.4 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
A typical gram panchayat in Achhnera is 3.4 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Achhnera is 5.6 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Uttar Pradesh average of 7.3 km). Gram panchayats in Achhnera are, on average, 1.5 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Achhnera
These are the nearest Blocks to Achhnera (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Block | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadabad | Hathras | 9.3 km | north-west |
| Bichpuri | Agra | 13 km | east |
| Akola | Agra | 13 km | south-east |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Agra | 15 km | south-west |
| Mursan | Hathras | 17 km | north |
| Farah | Mathura | 19 km | north-west |
Other Blocks in Agra
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at your 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.
- 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.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- 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.
- In villages, the Achhnera Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- 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.
- In villages, Achhnera block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- 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.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- 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.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Achhnera 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 Achhnera
Households in Achhnera can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
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 apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the 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.
| Benefit | At 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 apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the 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 apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the 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.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the 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 apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the 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 apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the 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.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online 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.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Achhnera
- Elevation
- 173 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 598 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Achhnera lie at an average of about 173 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Achhnera gets roughly 600 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 13 m.
Land cover around Achhnera
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 86%
- Tree cover 3.8%
- Built-up land 5.9%
- Water and wetland 0.6%
- Grass and scrub 3.4%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Achhnera's villages is about 86% cropland, 4% tree cover and 6% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Achhnera Block: frequently asked questions
Which district is Achhnera Block in?
Achhnera Block is in Agra district (Agra Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Achhnera Block?
There are 52 gram panchayats in Achhnera Block.
How many villages are there in Achhnera Block?
Achhnera Block has 66 revenue villages.
Where is the Achhnera block office and what does it do?
The Achhnera block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Agra district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.
Which assembly constituencies cover Achhnera Block?
Achhnera Block is spread over 3 assembly constituencies: Agra Rural, Fatehpur Sikri and Fatehabad.
Who are the MLAs of Achhnera Block?
The MLAs for Achhnera Block (2022 election) are Agra Rural: Baby Rani Maurya (Bharatiya Janata Party); Fatehpur Sikri: Babulal (Bharatiya Janata Party); Fatehabad: Chhotey Lal Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Achhnera in?
Achhnera is in the Fatehpur Sikri Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Achhnera?
The Member of Parliament for Fatehpur Sikri is Rajkumar Chahar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,45,657 votes (43.1%) and won by 43,405 votes.
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Which gram panchayat in Achhnera Block has the most villages?
Khera Bakanda has the most villages (3).
How many Gram Pradhans in Achhnera Block are women?
Women hold the Gram Pradhan post in 18 of the 52 gram panchayats of Achhnera Block (35%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026. In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 23 of the 52 Gram Pradhan seats here (44%).
How many candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Achhnera Block in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 5.7 candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Achhnera Block. No Gram Pradhan seat was won unopposed.
How many ward members are there in Achhnera Block?
The gram panchayats of Achhnera Block have 785 ward members in all, 323 of them women (41%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
How do the panchayats of Achhnera perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Achhnera average 53.9 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8.
How many banks and post offices are there in Achhnera Block?
We list 3 bank branches and 21 post offices in Achhnera Block.
How many polling centres are there in Achhnera Block?
The State Election Commission lists 60 polling centres in Achhnera Block, and 60 government school buildings are on record.
How far is Achhnera Block from Agra district headquarters?
The centre of Achhnera Block is about 20 km north-west of Agra district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Achhnera Block?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Achhnera Block is Raibha (RAI), about 1.1 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Achhnera Jn (AH), 4.3 km; Kiraoli (KLB), 6.5 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Achhnera Block?
The nearest airport to the centre of Achhnera Block is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), about 16 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 109 km away.
Which blocks are near Achhnera Block?
Neighbouring blocks of Achhnera Block: Sadabad (9.3 km), Bichpuri (13 km), Akola (13 km), Fatehpur Sikri (15 km) and Mursan (17 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Achhnera Block?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Agra and block Achhnera, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Achhnera block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
How do I apply for a pension in Achhnera Block?
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) verifies rural applications from Achhnera block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I file a complaint with the Achhnera Block administration?
File your complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Achhnera Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can also meet the officers in person at your tehsil.
What is the altitude of Achhnera Block above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Achhnera Block lie at an average of about 173 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Achhnera Block get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Achhnera Block get about 600 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Achhnera Block?
Around the gram panchayats of Achhnera Block, the land is on average 86% cropland, 4% tree cover and 6% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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