Quick answer
Arara is a gram panchayat in Dubhar block of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 49846, PIN code 277401). It has 2 villages: Arara, Pandeypur. The Gram Pradhan is Baldev Jee Gupta. It is in Ballia Nagar assembly constituency (MLA: Daya Shankar Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Ballia Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Sanatan Pandey). It is about 9.4 km south-east of Ballia district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bansdih Road (6.5 km).
About Arara Gram Panchayat
Arara (अड़रा) Gram Panchayat is in Dubhar block, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Ballia tehsil; the district falls in the Azamgarh Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 49846.
Arara Gram Panchayat covers 2 revenue villages: Arara and Pandeypur. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Gram Pradhan.
From Ballia headquarters, Arara is about 9.4 km away to the south-east (straight-line distance). It’s about 4.4 km south-east of the middle of Dubhar block. For trains, the closest station is Bansdih Road (about 6.5 km).
Arara is one of the 59 gram panchayats in Dubhar block. The whole of Ballia district has 948. Voters here elect their MLA from the Ballia Nagar assembly constituency and their MP from the Ballia Lok Sabha constituency.
The Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Ballia tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.
Arara at a glance
| Name | Arara / अड़रा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 49846 |
| Block | Dubhar |
| Tehsil | Ballia |
| District | Ballia |
| Division | Azamgarh Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 2 |
| Assembly Constituency | Ballia Nagar |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Ballia |
| Gram Pradhan | Baldev Jee Gupta |
| MLA | Daya Shankar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Sanatan Pandey (Samajwadi Party) |
| PIN code | 277401 |
| Coordinates | 25.7536° N, 84.2248° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Pravin Kumar |
Map of Arara
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Arara LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 23K-645-JFC3. 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 Arara Gram Panchayat
Every revenue village listed under Arara Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Arara | अड़रा | 199277 |
| Pandeypur | – | 199279 |
Population of Arara
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Ballia district, which Arara is part of:
| Rural population | 29,35,665 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 4,35,184 |
| Rural literacy rate | 70.2% |
| Rural sex ratio | 939 |
| Rural SC population share | 15.9% |
| Rural work participation | 31.6% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Ballia district, where Arara is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Ballia |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 70.0% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 50.1% |
| Institutional births | 90.0% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 62.2% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 43.8% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 52.2% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 53.8% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 61.7% |
| Households with electricity | 89.1% |
| Households with health insurance | 10.6% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.8% |
Work and livelihood
Ballia district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Bindi. If you work in this trade in Arara, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
As in most of rural Uttar Pradesh, people around Arara live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard and pulses in the Rabi season, paddy, maize or sugarcane in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.
Administration
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Arara 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 Dubhar 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 | Arara | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Arara / Dubhar | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Ballia Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Dubhar | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Dubhar | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Ballia | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Ballia | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Ballia | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Arara Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Arara is Baldev Jee Gupta. 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, Ballia Nagar
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 1,02,965 |
| Vote share | 51.4% |
| Winning margin | 26,609 |
| Runner-up | Narad Rai |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Ballia
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,67,068 |
| Vote share | 46.4% |
| Winning margin | 43,384 |
| Runner-up | Neeraj Shekhar |
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.
Arara Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Arara is Baldev Jee Gupta; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Pravin Kumar.
| Postal address | Akhar, 277401 |
|---|
The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 3 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 3 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Arara 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 Arara
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
- 27%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
3 of the 11 ward members of Arara are women (27%), well ahead of the Dubhar block figure of 20%. 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 11 candidates stood for Pradhan in Arara, a seat reserved for women. Vidhyavati Devi won with 23% of the votes, 34 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Women | Vidhyavati Devi | 23%, won by 34 votes |
| 2015 | Unreserved | Baldev | 16% |
| 2005 | Unreserved | Parasnath | – |
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 Arara
In panchayat elections, voters of Arara vote at the polling centre listed below, as notified by the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh. Polling centres are usually set up in government school buildings, so this list also points you to public buildings in the panchayat.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Pandeyapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला पाण्डेयपुर |
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 Arara 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
- 54.3/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Arara scored 54.3 out of 100, ranking 23rd of 59 panchayats in Dubhar block (slightly ahead of the block average of 51.5). 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
Arara does best on “Socially just and secured” (75.6) and worst on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (37.6). That 38-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Dubhar block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Arara
Schools in Arara, going by the records we have:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Pandeyapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला पाण्डेयपुर | Primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Arara come under the block education officer (BEO) of Dubhar. 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 Arara
For Arara, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Dubhar, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Ballia.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Arara
Mail to Arara usually goes to PIN 277401 (Janari Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janari | Post Office | 277401 | 0.9 km |
| Nagwa | Post Office | 277401 | 1.5 km |
| Dubhar | Post Office | 277401 | 1.6 km |
Bank branches near Arara
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | Ballia Ii | CNRB0018961 | 2.9 km |
| Indian Bank | Akhar | IDIB000A554 | 2.9 km |
| Indusind Bank | Kasya | INDB0000790 | 4.4 km |
| HDFC Bank | Sahatwar | HDFC0008676 | 9.4 km |
| State Bank of India | Sahatwar | SBIN0002606 | 9.4 km |
See all bank branches in Dubhar block
You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Arara can go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC).
How to reach Arara
The easiest way to reach Arara by train is via Bansdih Road, about 6.5 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Dubhar and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, about 88 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballia headquarters | District | 9.4 km | south-east |
| Dubhar block (centre) | Block | 4.4 km | south-east |
| Bansdih Road (BCD) | Railway Station | 6.5 km | north |
| Ballia (BUI) | Railway Station | 7.2 km | west |
| Chhata Aschaura (CATA) | Railway Station | 8.4 km | north |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 88 km | east |
| Gaya Airport | Airport | 134 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Arara 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
- 2.9 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 6.5 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 2.9 km away, closer than the Dubhar block average of 4.4 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 6.5 km away (Bansdih Road). There's a post office within about 0.9 km.
Places near Arara
The Gram Panchayats closest to Arara, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janari | Dubhar | 0.4 km | west |
| Ghodahara | Dubhar | 0.6 km | east |
| Pipra | Dubhar | 0.6 km | north-east |
| Nagawa | Dubhar | 1.2 km | west |
| Akhar | Dubhar | 1.3 km | north-west |
| Bharasar | Dubhar | 1.9 km | south-east |
| Ojha Kachhuwa | Dubhar | 2.6 km | south-east |
| Basarikpah | Dubhar | 2.8 km | south-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Dubhar
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Arara 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 Ballia 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 Ballia, Tehsil Ballia 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, Dubhar 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 Dubhar 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 Arara 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 Dubhar 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 Arara
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, matter most to households in Arara. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can 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 Dubhar 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 Dubhar 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 Dubhar 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 Dubhar 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 Dubhar 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 Dubhar 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 Arara
- Elevation
- 61 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,012 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Arara sits about 61 metres above sea level, close to the Ballia district average of 67 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Arara gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September, slightly above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 12 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.
Land cover around Arara
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 63%
- Tree cover 21%
- Built-up land 12%
- Grass and scrub 4.6%
Within roughly 2 km of Arara, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 63% cropland, 21% tree cover and 12% built-up land. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Arara Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Arara Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Arara Gram Panchayat?
Baldev Jee Gupta is the Gram Pradhan of Arara Gram Panchayat; phone 9792517382 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Arara?
Vidhyavati Devi won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Arara with 327 votes (23% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Baldev Jee Gupta, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Arara Gram Panchayat?
Arara Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Arara and Pandeypur.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Arara reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Arara was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (unreserved) and 2015 (unreserved). 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 Arara?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Arara beat the runner-up by 34 votes (2.4% of valid votes). There were 11 candidates in the race, and 1,430 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Arara before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Arara went to Baldev (2015) and Parasnath (2005). We matched these older results to today’s panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.
What was the voter turnout in Arara in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Arara was 68% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Arara Gram Panchayat?
Arara Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 3 of them women (27%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
Who is the panchayat secretary of Arara?
Pravin Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Arara; phone 9616030212 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 4 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Arara.
Which assembly constituency does Arara come under?
Arara comes under the Ballia Nagar Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Arara?
The MLA for Ballia Nagar is Daya Shankar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,02,965 votes (51.4%) and won by 26,609 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Arara in?
Arara is in the Ballia Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Arara?
The Member of Parliament for Ballia is Sanatan Pandey (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,67,068 votes (46.4%) and won by 43,384 votes.
What is the LGD code of Arara Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Arara Gram Panchayat is 49846. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Arara?
The PIN code for Arara is usually 277401. The nearest post office is Janari (PIN 277401), about 0.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Akhar, 277401.
What is the DIGIPIN of Arara?
The DIGIPIN for Arara is 23K-645-JFC3. 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 Arara from Ballia?
Arara is about 9.4 km south-east of Ballia district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Dubhar block, it is about 4.4 km south-east.
Which is the nearest railway station to Arara?
The nearest railway station to Arara is Bansdih Road (BCD), about 6.5 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ballia (BUI), 7.2 km; Chhata Aschaura (CATA), 8.4 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Arara?
The nearest airport to Arara is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 88 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 134 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Arara, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Arara is Canara Bank, Ballia Ii (IFSC CNRB0018961), roughly 2.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Akhar (IFSC IDIB000A554) and Indusind Bank, Kasya (IFSC INDB0000790). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Arara?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Arara: Prathamik Pathashala Pandeyapur.
Which schools are there in Arara?
There is 1 government school building on record in Arara: Prathamik Pathashala Pandeyapur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Arara?
How can I complain about work in Arara 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 Dubhar 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 Arara get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Ballia and Tehsil Ballia, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Ballia Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Arara?
In Arara, 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 Arara?
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 Arara, the Lekhpal of Ballia 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 Arara?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Dubhar 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 Dubhar 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 Arara?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Ballia, block Dubhar and panchayat Arara 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 Dubhar 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 Arara meet?
The Gram Sabha of Arara 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 Arara?
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 Dubhar 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; Arara is in the Ballia Nagar assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Arara Gram Panchayat?
Arara Gram Panchayat scored 54.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 23rd of 59 panchayats in Dubhar block.
What is the altitude of Arara above sea level?
Arara is about 61 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 12 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Arara get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Arara gets about 1,010 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Arara?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Arara, the land is 63% cropland, 21% tree cover and 12% 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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