Quick answer
Badgahan is a gram panchayat in Thekma block of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 48397, PIN code 276301). It has one revenue village: Bara Gahan. The Gram Pradhan is Indubala. It is in Lalganj assembly constituency (MLA: Bechai, Samajwadi Party) and Lalganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Daroga Prasad Saroj). It is about 44 km south-west of Azamgarh district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Yadvendranagar (11 km).
About Badgahan Gram Panchayat
Badgahan (बडगहन) Gram Panchayat is in Thekma block, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Martinganj tehsil; the district falls in the Azamgarh Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 48397.
Bara Gahan is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.
As the crow flies, Badgahan is about 44 km south-west of Azamgarh headquarters. It’s about 13 km south-west of the middle of Thekma block. The nearest railway station is Yadvendranagar, about 11 km away.
Badgahan is one of 86 gram panchayats in Thekma block and 1,871 in Azamgarh district. For elections, Badgahan falls in the Lalganj Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Martinganj tehsil.
Badgahan at a glance
| Name | Badgahan / बडगहन |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 48397 |
| Block | Thekma |
| Tehsil | Martinganj |
| District | Azamgarh |
| Division | Azamgarh Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Lalganj |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Lalganj |
| Gram Pradhan | Indubala |
| MLA | Bechai (Samajwadi Party) |
| MP | Daroga Prasad Saroj (Samajwadi Party) |
| PIN code | 276301, 212650 |
| Coordinates | 25.8208° N, 82.8354° E (approximate) |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Sivnath Saroj |
Map of Badgahan
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Badgahan LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2J5-4C6-67LF. 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 Badgahan Gram Panchayat
Badgahan Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Bara Gahan | – | 195293 |
Population of Badgahan
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Azamgarh district, which Badgahan is part of:
| Rural population | 42,20,512 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 6,11,588 |
| Rural literacy rate | 70.3% |
| Rural sex ratio | 1,026 |
| Rural SC population share | 26.6% |
| Rural work participation | 29.7% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Azamgarh district, where Badgahan is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Azamgarh |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 76.5% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 52.6% |
| Institutional births | 93.2% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 64.5% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 33.4% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 54.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 37.6% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 72.8% |
| Households with electricity | 96.5% |
| Households with health insurance | 9.0% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 100.0% |
Work and livelihood
Azamgarh district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Black pottery. If you work in this trade in Badgahan, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Badgahan 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.
Administration
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Badgahan 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 Thekma 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.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Badgahan | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Badgahan / Thekma | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Martinganj Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Thekma | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Thekma | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Martinganj | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Azamgarh | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Azamgarh | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Badgahan Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Badgahan is Indubala. 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, Lalganj
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 83,087 |
| Vote share | 38.2% |
| Winning margin | 14,367 |
| Runner-up | Neelam |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Lalganj
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,39,959 |
| Vote share | 43.9% |
| Winning margin | 1,15,023 |
| Runner-up | Neelam Sonker |
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.
Badgahan Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Badgahan is Indubala; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Sivnath Saroj.
| Postal address | Badgahan Post Udiyava, 276301 |
|---|
The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 2 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Badgahan 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 Badgahan
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
- 38%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
5 of the 13 ward members of Badgahan are women, about two in five (38%, slightly behind the block's 43%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 4 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Badgahan. Jitendra won with 34% of the votes, 145 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unreserved | Jitendra | 34%, won by 145 votes |
| 2015 | Other Backward Class women | Indubala | 36% |
| 2010 | Unreserved | Ghanshyam | – |
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 Badgahan
In panchayat elections, voters of Badgahan 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 |
|---|
| Pra Pa Baragahan प्रा पा बड़गहन |
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 Badgahan 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
- 45.5/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Badgahan scored 45.5 out of 100, ranking 17th of 86 panchayats in Thekma block (slightly ahead of the block average of 40.8). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Badgahan does best on “Socially just and secured” (76.6) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (16.5). That 60-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Thekma block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Badgahan
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Badgahan come under the block education officer (BEO) of Thekma. 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 Badgahan
If someone in Badgahan needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Azamgarh and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Badgahan
The PIN code for Badgahan is most likely 276301, served by Bardah Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardah | Post Office | 276301 | 2.0 km |
| Gaura Bujurg | Post Office | 212650 | 5.2 km |
| Gaurabadshahpur | Post Office | 222133 | 5.6 km |
Bank branches near Badgahan
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.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | Sohauli Azamgarh | UBIN0570249 | 2.0 km |
| Union Bank of India | Nihoreganj | UBIN0571181 | 2.0 km |
| Union Bank of India | Chowki Bardah | UBIN0571211 | 2.0 km |
| Canara Bank | Lalganj | CNRB0008261 | 16 km |
| State Bank of India | Lalganj | SBIN0001165 | 16 km |
See all bank branches in Thekma block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Badgahan
The easiest way to reach Badgahan by train is via Yadvendranagar, about 11 km away (NER zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Thekma and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 41 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azamgarh headquarters | District | 44 km | south-west |
| Thekma block (centre) | Block | 13 km | south-west |
| Yadvendranagar (YDV) | Railway Station | 11 km | south-west |
| Muftiganj (MFJ) | Railway Station | 13 km | south |
| Mahgawan Halt (MGWN) | Railway Station | 14 km | west |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | Airport | 41 km | south |
| Prayagraj Airport | Airport | 118 km | west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Badgahan 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
- 2.0 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 11 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 2.0 km away, less than half of the Thekma block average of 5.4 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 11 km away (Yadvendranagar). The nearest post office is about 2.0 km away, closer than the block average of 3.7 km.
Places near Badgahan
The Gram Panchayats closest to Badgahan, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kharat | Thekma | 1.2 km | east |
| Bhulandih | Thekma | 1.7 km | north-east |
| Baradaha | Thekma | 2.1 km | south-east |
| Sataini | Martinganj | 2.5 km | north-west |
| Sakara Mau | Thekma | 2.5 km | south-west |
| Jeewali | Thekma | 2.7 km | south |
| Lilaie | Martinganj | 2.9 km | north-west |
| Chauko Bujurg | Azmatgarh | 3.3 km | east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Thekma
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Badgahan or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- 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.
- 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
- 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 Martinganj 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.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Azamgarh, Tehsil Martinganj and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- 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
- 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, Thekma block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
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 Thekma 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
- Apply for a job card at Badgahan 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.
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 Thekma 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 Badgahan
Households in Badgahan 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 Thekma 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 Thekma 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 Thekma 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 Thekma 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 Thekma 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 Thekma 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 Badgahan
- Elevation
- 84 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 867 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Badgahan sits about 84 metres above sea level, close to the Azamgarh district average of 84 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Badgahan gets roughly 870 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September, slightly below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 8 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Badgahan
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 89%
- Tree cover 6.2%
- Built-up land 2.2%
- Water and wetland 0.1%
- Grass and scrub 2.2%
- Bare or sparse land 0.2%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 89% of the land within roughly 2 km of Badgahan under crops, 2% built up and 6% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Badgahan Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Badgahan Gram Panchayat?
Badgahan Gram Panchayat is in Thekma block of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Martinganj tehsil.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Badgahan Gram Panchayat?
Indubala is the Gram Pradhan of Badgahan Gram Panchayat; phone 7839107399 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Badgahan?
Jitendra won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Badgahan with 550 votes (34% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Indubala, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Badgahan Gram Panchayat?
Badgahan Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Bara Gahan.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Badgahan reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Badgahan was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2010 (unreserved) and 2015 (Other Backward Class women). 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 Badgahan?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Badgahan beat the runner-up by 145 votes (9.1% of valid votes). There were 4 candidates in the race, and 1,600 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Badgahan before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Badgahan went to Indubala (2015) and Ghanshyam (2010). 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 Badgahan in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Badgahan was 60% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Badgahan Gram Panchayat?
Badgahan Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
Who is the panchayat secretary of Badgahan?
Sivnath Saroj is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Badgahan; phone 9648991796 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 3 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Badgahan.
Which assembly constituency does Badgahan come under?
Badgahan comes under the Lalganj Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Badgahan?
The MLA for Lalganj is Bechai (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 83,087 votes (38.2%) and won by 14,367 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Badgahan in?
Badgahan is in the Lalganj Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Badgahan?
The Member of Parliament for Lalganj is Daroga Prasad Saroj (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,39,959 votes (43.9%) and won by 1,15,023 votes.
What is the LGD code of Badgahan Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Badgahan Gram Panchayat is 48397. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Badgahan?
Addresses in Badgahan usually carry one of these PIN codes: 276301, 212650. The nearest post office is Bardah (PIN 276301), about 2.0 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Badgahan Post Udiyava, 276301.
What is the DIGIPIN of Badgahan?
The DIGIPIN for Badgahan is 2J5-4C6-67LF. 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 Badgahan from Azamgarh?
Badgahan is about 44 km south-west of Azamgarh district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Thekma block, it is about 13 km south-west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Badgahan?
The nearest railway station to Badgahan is Yadvendranagar (YDV), about 11 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Muftiganj (MFJ), 13 km; Mahgawan Halt (MGWN), 14 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Badgahan?
The nearest airport to Badgahan is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 41 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 118 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Badgahan, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Badgahan is Union Bank of India, Sohauli Azamgarh (IFSC UBIN0570249), roughly 2.0 km away. Other branches nearby: Union Bank of India, Nihoreganj (IFSC UBIN0571181) and Union Bank of India, Chowki Bardah (IFSC UBIN0571211). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Badgahan?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Badgahan: Pra Pa Baragahan.
Which gram panchayats are near Badgahan?
The closest gram panchayats to Badgahan, as the crow flies, are Kharat (1.2 km), Bhulandih (1.7 km), Baradaha (2.1 km), Sataini (2.5 km) and Sakara Mau (2.5 km).
How can I complain about work in Badgahan 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 Thekma 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 Badgahan get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Azamgarh and Tehsil Martinganj, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Martinganj Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Badgahan?
In Badgahan, 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 Badgahan?
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 Badgahan, the Lekhpal of Martinganj 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 Badgahan?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Thekma 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 Thekma 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 Badgahan?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Azamgarh, block Thekma and panchayat Badgahan 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 Thekma 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 Badgahan meet?
The Gram Sabha of Badgahan 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 Badgahan?
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 Thekma 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; Badgahan is in the Lalganj assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Badgahan Gram Panchayat?
Badgahan Gram Panchayat scored 45.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 17th of 86 panchayats in Thekma block.
What is the altitude of Badgahan above sea level?
Badgahan is about 84 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 8 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Badgahan get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Badgahan gets about 870 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Badgahan?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Badgahan, the land is 89% cropland, 6% tree cover and 2% 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
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