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Martinganj is a development block in Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, with 72 gram panchayats and 104 villages (LGD code 875). This directory lists 5 schools, 2 post offices and 65 polling centres here.
About Martinganj Block
The Martinganj (मार्टिनगंज) development block is in Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, part of the Azamgarh 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 875.
There are 72 gram panchayats and 104 villages in Martinganj block, which puts it at number 20 of 22 blocks in Azamgarh by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Martinganj and Phulpur tehsils.
As the crow flies, Martinganj is about 37 km south-west of Azamgarh headquarters.
Villages in this block vote in the Didarganj, Mubarakpur, Lalganj and Mehnagar assembly constituencies.
Martinganj at a glance
| Name | Martinganj / मार्टिनगंज |
|---|---|
| Type | Block |
| LGD code | 875 |
| District | Azamgarh |
| Division | Azamgarh Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 72 |
| Villages | 104 |
| Coordinates | 25.9196° N, 82.8468° E |
| Schools | 5 |
| Post Offices | 2 |
| Polling Centres | 65 |
Map of Martinganj
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Martinganj Block Gram Panchayat List
Martinganj Block has 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajauar | अजाउर | 1 | 47551 |
| Amgaon | आमगॉव | 1 | 47552 |
| Asaie Molanapur | असई मोलनापुर | 1 | 47553 |
| Aurangabad | औरंगाबाद | 2 | 265717 |
| Bairi | – | 2 | 47554 |
| Bangaon | बनगाव | 2 | 47555 |
| Barauna | बरौनापट्टी | 4 | 47556 |
| Barra | बर्रा | 1 | 47557 |
| Basti Kapuri | बस्ती कपूरी | 1 | 47558 |
| Belahari Imam Ali | बेलहरी इमामअली | 2 | 47559 |
| Belwana | बेलवाना | 1 | 47560 |
| Bhadon | भादो | 2 | 47561 |
| Bhatin Para | भाटिनपारा | 1 | 47562 |
| Bunda | बूंदा | 1 | 47563 |
| Chak Chorra | चकचोर्रा | 2 | 47564 |
| Chhettepur | छित्तेपुर | 1 | 47565 |
| Chiksawa | – | 1 | 266218 |
| Chitara Mahmoodpur | चितारा महमूदपुर | 1 | 47566 |
| Dariyapur | – | 1 | 265405 |
| Dasmarha | दशमढ़ा | 1 | 47567 |
| Deduar | – | 1 | 47568 |
| Demri makdumpur | – | 1 | 265400 |
| Dhagwal | – | 1 | 265719 |
| Duara Shekhpura | दुबरा शेखपुरा | 3 | 47569 |
| Fatuhi | फतुही | 1 | 47570 |
| Gamhiri | – | 1 | 265404 |
| Hyderabad | – | 1 | 265402 |
| Irana Gokulpur | इरना गोकुलपुर | 1 | 47571 |
| Jagdishpur | जगदीशपुर | 2 | 47572 |
| Jethahari | जेठहरी | 1 | 47573 |
| Kalepur Katherawa | कालेपुर कठेरवा | 2 | 47574 |
| Kamalpur | – | 1 | 265406 |
| Karuie | करुई | 1 | 47575 |
| Kasba Fatehpur | कस्बा फत्तेपुर | 1 | 47576 |
| Kavra Gahani | कौरा गहनी | 1 | 47577 |
| Khas Dih | खासडीह | 1 | 47578 |
| Khrauli | कोहरौली | 1 | 47579 |
| Kodahara | कोदहरा | 2 | 47580 |
| Kumbha | कुम्भ | 1 | 47581 |
| Kuriyanwa | कुरियावा | 1 | 47582 |
| Kurthuwa | कुर्थुवा | 1 | 47583 |
| Kuswan | कुशवॉ | 1 | 47584 |
| Ladpur Baksoo | लाडपुर बक्सू | 2 | 47585 |
| Ladpur Sahab Ali | लाडपुर साहब अली | 2 | 47586 |
| Lasara Kalan | लसडा कला | 1 | 47587 |
| Lasara Khurd | लसडा खुर्द | 1 | 47588 |
| Leduwavar | लेडुवावर | 2 | 47589 |
| Lilaie | लिलाई | 2 | 47590 |
| Mahuja Newada | महुजा नेवादा | 1 | 47591 |
| Narai Sultanpur | नरई सुल्तानपुर | 2 | 47592 |
| Narwey | नरवे | 1 | 47593 |
| Nikasipur | निकासीपुर | 1 | 47594 |
| Nonari | नोनारी | 1 | 47595 |
| Pakraul | पकरौल | 1 | 47596 |
| Para | पारा | 1 | 47597 |
| Phulesh Ahmad Baksh | फुलेश अहमद बक्श | 2 | 47598 |
| Pichhaura | पिछौरा | 2 | 47599 |
| Pipraula | पिपरौला | 1 | 47600 |
| Purandarpur | पुरन्दरपुर | 3 | 47601 |
| Rang Dih | रंगडीह | 2 | 47602 |
| Rasoolpur Tungi | रसूलपुर तुगी | 2 | 47603 |
| Sahijana | सहिजना | 1 | 47604 |
| Saiyad Bahauddinpur | शैयद बहाउद्दीनपुर | 2 | 47605 |
| Sataini | सतैनी | 2 | 47606 |
| Sikraursahbari | सिकरौर सहबरी | 3 | 47607 |
| Siswara | सिसवारा | 1 | 47608 |
| Sohauli | सोहौली | 2 | 47609 |
| Soogharpur | सुघरपुर | 1 | 47610 |
| Surhan | सुरहन | 1 | 47611 |
| Tewkhar | टेवखर | 2 | 47612 |
| Tirhutipur | तिरहुतीपुर | 2 | 265718 |
| Yushuphpur Khanpur | युसुफपुर खानपुर | 1 | 47613 |
Population of Martinganj
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Azamgarh district, which Martinganj 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 Martinganj 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 Martinganj, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Martinganj 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.
Martinganj Block office: BDO and contacts
The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Martinganj 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 Martinganj 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.
Martinganj Block Pramukh and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | Mubarakpur | Akhilesh (Samajwadi Party) | Azamgarh |
| 350 | Didarganj | Kamalkant (Samajwadi Party) | Lalganj |
| 351 | Lalganj | Bechai (Samajwadi Party) | Lalganj |
| 352 | Mehnagar | Puja (Samajwadi Party) | Azamgarh |
Women's representation in Martinganj
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
- 40.3%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
- Women among ward members
- 36%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Women make up 36.3% of the 922 ward members across Martinganj's gram panchayats, slightly behind the Uttar Pradesh share of 40.1%. 2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
29 of the 72 gram panchayats in Martinganj have a woman Pradhan (40%), well ahead of the Uttar Pradesh share of 35%. Going by the education recorded for each Pradhan, 61% of the panchayat heads in Martinganj studied to class 9 or beyond and 22% are graduates.
Panchayat elections
- Pradhan seats won by women
- 42%2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
- Candidates per Pradhan seat
- 7.12021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
Women won 30 of the 72 Pradhan seats in Martinganj in the 2021 panchayat election (42%), 6 of them on seats not reserved for women; in 2015 the share was 39%. 2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 7.1 candidates stood for each Pradhan's seat in Martinganj, against 7.5 across Uttar Pradesh. 52% of the 512 candidates for Pradhan in Martinganj in 2021 were women.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Martinganj
Martinganj Block has 65 panchayat polling centres notified by the State Election Commission. Here they are, panchayat by panchayat:
| Name | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|
| Amadadi Pra Pa Belahari Imadali आमदादी प्रा पा बेलहरी इमादअली | Belahari Imam Ali |
| Hai Skul Lasara Khurd हाई स्कूल लसड़ा खुर्द | Lasara Khurd |
| Ju Ha Skul Para जू हा स्कूल पारा | Para |
| Ju Ha Skul Purandar जू हा स्कूल पुरन्दर | Purandarpur |
| Ju Ha Skul Surahan जू हा स्कूल सुरहन | Surhan |
| Juniyar Haiskul Sonahara जूनियर हाईस्कूल सोनहरा | Saiyad Bahauddinpur |
| Kanya Pra Pa Banaganv कन्या प्रा पा बनगांव | Bangaon |
| Kanya Pra Pa Barra कन्या प्रा पा बर्रा | Barra |
| Kanya Pra Pa Jagadishapur कन्या प्रा पा जगदीशपुर | Jagdishpur |
| Kanya Pra Pa Rangadih कन्या प्रा पा रंगडीह | Rang Dih |
| Pra Pa Ajaur प्रा पा अजाउर | Ajauar |
| Pra Pa Amaganv प्रा पा आमगांव | Amgaon |
| Pra Pa Asai Molanapur प्रा पा असई मोलनापुर | Asaie Molanapur |
| Pra Pa Aurangabad प्रा पा औरंगाबाद | Aurangabad |
| Pra Pa Barauna प्रा पा बरौना | Barauna |
| Pra Pa Basti Kapuri प्रा पा बस्ती कपुरी | Basti Kapuri |
| Pra Pa Belavana प्रा पा बेलवाना | Belwana |
| Pra Pa Bhandon प्रा पा भांदों | Bhadon |
| Pra Pa Bhatinapara प्रा पा भाटिनपारा | Bhatin Para |
| Pra Pa Buda प्रा पा बूदा | Bunda |
| Pra Pa Chakachorra प्रा पा चकचोर्रा | Chak Chorra |
| Pra Pa Chhittepur प्रा पा छित्तेपुर | Chhettepur |
| Pra Pa Chitara Mahamudapur प्रा पा चितारा महमूदपुर | Chitara Mahmoodpur |
| Pra Pa Dasamara प्रा पा दसमड़ा | Dasmarha |
| Pra Pa Dubara प्रा पा दुबरा | Duara Shekhpura |
| Pra Pa Irana Gokulapur प्रा पा इरना गोकुलपुर | Irana Gokulpur |
| Pra Pa Jethahari प्रा पा जेठहरी | Jethahari |
| Pra Pa Kalepur प्रा पा कालेपुर | Kalepur Katherawa |
| Pra Pa Karui प्रा पा करूई | Karuie |
| Pra Pa Kasba Phattepur प्रा पा कस्बा फत्तेपुर | Kasba Fatehpur |
| Pra Pa Kauragahani प्रा पा कौरागहनी | Kavra Gahani |
| Pra Pa Khasadih प्रा पा खासडीह | Khas Dih |
| Pra Pa Kodahara प्रा पा कोदहरा | Kodahara |
| Pra Pa Koharauli प्रा पा कोहरौली | Khrauli |
| Pra Pa Kumbh प्रा पा कुम्भ | Kumbha |
| Pra Pa Kuriyanva प्रा पा कुरियांवा | Kuriyanwa |
| Pra Pa Kusava प्रा पा कुसवा | Kuswan |
| Pra Pa Kutharva प्रा पा कुथर्ुवा | Kurthuwa |
| Pra Pa Larapur Shahabali प्रा पा लारपुर शाहबअली | Ladpur Sahab Ali |
| Pra Pa Lasara Kala प्रा पा लसड़ा कला | Lasara Kalan |
| Pra Pa Leduvavar प्रा पा लेडुवावर | Leduwavar |
| Pra Pa Lilai प्रा पा लिलाई | Lilaie |
| Pra Pa Mahuja Nevada प्रा पा महुजा नेवादा | Mahuja Newada |
| Pra Pa Narave प्रा पा नरवे | Narwey |
| Pra Pa Nikasipur प्रा पा निकासीपुर | Nikasipur |
| Pra Pa Nonari प्रा पा नोनारी | Nonari |
| Pra Pa Pakaraul प्रा पा पकरौल | Pakraul |
| Pra Pa Phatuhi प्रा पा फतुही | Fatuhi |
| Pra Pa Phulesh प्रा पा फुलेश | Phulesh Ahmad Baksh |
| Pra Pa Pichhaura प्रा पा पिछौरा | Pichhaura |
| Pra Pa Piparaula प्रा पा पिपरौला | Pipraula |
| Pra Pa Rasulapur Tangi प्रा पा रसूलपुर तंुगी | Rasoolpur Tungi |
| Pra Pa Sahijana प्रा पा सहिजना | Sahijana |
| Pra Pa Sataini प्रा पा सतैनी | Sataini |
| Pra Pa Sikaraur Sahabari प्रा पा सिकरौर सहबरी | Sikraursahbari |
| Pra Pa Sohauli प्रा पा सोहौली | Sohauli |
| Pra Pa Sudharapur प्रा पा सुधरपुर | Soogharpur |
| Pra Pa Sundarapur Kaithauli प्रा पा सुन्दरपुर कैथौली | Tirhutipur |
| Pra Pa Tevakhar प्रा पा टेवखर | Tewkhar |
| Pra Pa Usaraganva प्रा पा उसरगांवा | Lilaie |
| Pra Pa Yusuphapur Khanapur प्रा पा युसुफपुर खानपुर | Yushuphpur Khanpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Amananv प्राथमिक पाठशाला अमनांव | Aurangabad |
| Prathamik Pathashala Larapur Jokhu प्राथमिक पाठशाला लारपुर जोखू | Ladpur Baksoo |
| Prathamik Pathashala Narai Sultanapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नरई सुल्तानपुर | Narai Sultanpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sisavara प्राथमिक पाठशाला सिसवारा | Siswara |
How Martinganj 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
- 57.0/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Martinganj averages 57.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 4th of 22 in Azamgarh, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 65 scored panchayats of Martinganj reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Martinganj does best on “Good governance” (71.4) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (43.2). That 28-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Awards and recognition
One gram panchayat of Martinganj won a National Panchayat Award between 2018 and 2025: Sahijana. 2025ListedNational Panchayat Awards
Schools in and near Martinganj
Martinganj Block has 5 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 Martinganj
On record in Martinganj Block: 2 Post Offices.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Martinganj
Sarai Mir station (14 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Martinganj.
The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 52 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azamgarh headquarters | District | 37 km | south-west |
| Sarai Mir (SMZ) | Railway Station | 14 km | north-east |
| Manikalan Halt (MNKN) | Railway Station | 16 km | west |
| Mihrawan (MIH) | Railway Station | 16 km | west |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | Airport | 52 km | south |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 109 km | north-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Martinganj 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
- 7.5 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 11 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Martinganj is 7.5 km from the nearest bank branch (about the same as the Uttar Pradesh average of 7.3 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list
A typical gram panchayat in Martinganj is 11 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Martinganj are, on average, 4.0 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Martinganj
These are the nearest Blocks to Martinganj (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Block | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thekma | Azamgarh | 9.0 km | east |
| Phulpur | Azamgarh | 16 km | north |
| Mohammadpur | Azamgarh | 16 km | east |
| Mirzapur | Azamgarh | 19 km | north-east |
| Lalganj | Azamgarh | 22 km | south-east |
| Pawai | Azamgarh | 28 km | north |
Other Blocks in Azamgarh
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 Martinganj 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, Martinganj 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 Martinganj 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 Martinganj
Households in Martinganj 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 Martinganj
- Elevation
- 85 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 874 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Martinganj lie at an average of about 85 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Martinganj gets roughly 870 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 8 m, typical of the alluvial plains.
Land cover around Martinganj
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 86%
- Tree cover 8.8%
- Built-up land 2.7%
- Water and wetland 0.3%
- Grass and scrub 1.7%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Martinganj's villages is about 86% cropland, 9% tree cover and 3% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Martinganj Block: frequently asked questions
Which district is Martinganj Block in?
Martinganj Block is in Azamgarh district (Azamgarh Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Martinganj Block?
There are 72 gram panchayats in Martinganj Block.
How many villages are there in Martinganj Block?
Martinganj Block has 104 revenue villages.
Where is the Martinganj block office and what does it do?
The Martinganj block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Azamgarh 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 Martinganj Block?
Martinganj Block is spread over 4 assembly constituencies: Mubarakpur, Didarganj, Lalganj and Mehnagar.
Who are the MLAs of Martinganj Block?
The MLAs for Martinganj Block (2022 election) are Mubarakpur: Akhilesh (Samajwadi Party); Didarganj: Kamalkant (Samajwadi Party); Lalganj: Bechai (Samajwadi Party); Mehnagar: Puja (Samajwadi Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Martinganj Block?
Martinganj Block falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Lalganj: Daroga Prasad Saroj (Samajwadi Party); Azamgarh: Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party).
Which gram panchayat in Martinganj Block has the most villages?
Barauna has the most villages (4).
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How many Gram Pradhans in Martinganj Block are women?
Women hold the Gram Pradhan post in 29 of the 72 gram panchayats of Martinganj Block (40%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026. In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 30 of the 72 Gram Pradhan seats here (42%).
How many candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Martinganj Block in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 7.1 candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Martinganj Block. No Gram Pradhan seat was won unopposed.
How many ward members are there in Martinganj Block?
The gram panchayats of Martinganj Block have 922 ward members in all, 335 of them women (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
How do the panchayats of Martinganj perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Martinganj average 57.0 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8.
Which panchayats in Martinganj Block have won National Panchayat Awards?
1 gram panchayat in Martinganj Block has won a National Panchayat Award from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (up to 2025): Sahijana.
How many banks and post offices are there in Martinganj Block?
We list 2 post offices in Martinganj Block.
How many polling centres are there in Martinganj Block?
The State Election Commission lists 65 polling centres in Martinganj Block, and 5 government school buildings are on record.
How far is Martinganj Block from Azamgarh district headquarters?
The centre of Martinganj Block is about 37 km south-west of Azamgarh district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Martinganj Block?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Martinganj Block is Sarai Mir (SMZ), about 14 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Manikalan Halt (MNKN), 16 km; Mihrawan (MIH), 16 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Martinganj Block?
The nearest airport to the centre of Martinganj Block is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 52 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 109 km away.
Which blocks are near Martinganj Block?
Neighbouring blocks of Martinganj Block: Thekma (9.0 km), Phulpur (16 km), Mohammadpur (16 km), Mirzapur (19 km) and Lalganj (22 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Martinganj Block?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Azamgarh and block Martinganj, 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 Martinganj 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 Martinganj 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 Martinganj 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 Martinganj 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 Martinganj 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 Martinganj Block above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Martinganj Block lie at an average of about 85 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Martinganj Block get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Martinganj Block get about 870 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days 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 Martinganj Block?
Around the gram panchayats of Martinganj Block, the land is on average 86% cropland, 9% tree cover and 3% 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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