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Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat

देवकली रानी · Uttar Pradesh › Basti › Vikram Jot

Villages
7
PIN code
222161
Assembly Constituency
Harraiya
Gram Pradhan
Shiv Prakash

Quick answer

Devkali Rani is a gram panchayat in Vikram Jot block of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 54701, PIN code 222161). It has 7 villages: Bhavanapur, Devkali Rani, Kotiya, Pure Katif, Pure Likambar and others. The Gram Pradhan is Shiv Prakash. It is in Harraiya assembly constituency (MLA: Ajay Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Basti Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ram Prasad Chaudhary). It is about 40 km west of Basti district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bahman Jyotia (15 km).

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

About Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat

You’ll find Devkali Rani (देवकली रानी) Gram Panchayat in Vikram Jot block of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, under Harraiya tehsil and the Basti Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 54701.

Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat covers 7 revenue villages: Bhavanapur, Devkali Rani, Kotiya, Pure Katif, Pure Likambar, Pure Waldi and Tharupur. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Gram Pradhan.

As the crow flies, Devkali Rani is about 40 km west of Basti headquarters. It’s about 35 km north of the middle of Vikram Jot block. For trains, the closest station is Bahman Jyotia (about 15 km).

Devkali Rani is one of the 79 gram panchayats in Vikram Jot block. The whole of Basti district has 1,235. Voters here elect their MLA from the Harraiya assembly constituency and their MP from the Basti 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 Harraiya tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.

Devkali Rani at a glance

NameDevkali Rani / देवकली रानी
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code54701
BlockVikram Jot
TehsilHarraiya
DistrictBasti
DivisionBasti Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages7
Assembly ConstituencyHarraiya
Lok Sabha ConstituencyBasti
Gram PradhanShiv Prakash
MLAAjay Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPRam Prasad Chaudhary (Samajwadi Party)
PIN code222161, 222148
Coordinates26.8391° N, 82.3713° E (approximate)
Schools1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretaryNarendra Pratap Ingh

Map of Devkali Rani

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

Devkali Rani LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2JC-5L6-L9F9. 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 Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat

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

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Bhavanapur–178934
Devkali Raniदेवकली रानी179844
Kotiya–180156
Pure Katif–179845
Pure Likambar–179847
Pure Waldi–179821
Tharupur–179490

Population of Devkali Rani

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population23,26,367
Rural households3,60,637
Rural literacy rate66.3%
Rural sex ratio967
Rural SC population share21.2%
Rural work participation32.1%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorBasti
Women who are literate63.2%
Women with 10+ years of schooling40.9%
Institutional births93.2%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated73.8%
Children under 5 who are stunted35.9%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic39.9%
Households using clean cooking fuel57.0%
Households with improved sanitation64.2%
Households with electricity94.6%
Households with health insurance15.8%
Households with improved drinking water100.0%

Work and livelihood

Basti district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Wood craft. If you work in this trade in Devkali Rani, 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 Devkali Rani 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

Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Vikram Jot block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.

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

Key offices for residents of Devkali Rani
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanDevkali RaniDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Devkali Rani / Vikram JotFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalHarraiya TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)Vikram JotRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)Vikram JotPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMHarraiyaCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)BastiOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)BastiOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Devkali Rani Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Devkali Rani is Shiv Prakash. 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, Harraiya

Ajay Singh

Bharatiya Janata Party2022 general election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received87,931
Vote share40.0%
Winning margin18,914
Runner-upTarayambak Nath

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

MP, Basti

Ram Prasad Chaudhary

Samajwadi Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartySamajwadi Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received5,27,005
Vote share48.7%
Winning margin1,00,994
Runner-upHarish Chandra Alias Harish Dwivedi

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.

Devkali Rani Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Devkali Rani is Shiv Prakash; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Narendra Pratap Ingh.

Gram PradhanShiv Prakash98396 04176
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Narendra Pratap Ingh97217 79483
Postal addressGrm-devkali Rani Pot-tharuwapur Basti, 222161

The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 5 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Devkali Rani 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 Devkali Rani

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
36%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

4 of the 11 ward members of Devkali Rani are women (36%, well behind the block's 45%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 8 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Devkali Rani. Sushila won with 34% of the votes, 126 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021UnreservedSushila34%, won by 126 votes
2015Other Backward ClassesShivprakash52%
2010Scheduled CastesMunnu Ram–
2005Other Backward ClassesFayaram–

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 Devkali Rani

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre for Devkali Rani. Polling centres are usually government primary or upper-primary schools, and the same buildings are often used for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections too.

Name
Sa0 Vidyalayake0 Bhagavanapur
सा0 विद्यालयके0 भगवानपुर

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 Devkali Rani 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
57.0/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Devkali Rani scored 57.0 out of 100, ranking 50th of 79 panchayats in Vikram Jot block (slightly behind the block average of 59.0). 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

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods50.7
Healthy panchayat48.7
Child-friendly panchayat53.0
Water-sufficient panchayat57.8
Clean and green panchayat52.9
Self-sufficient infrastructure64.7
Socially just and secured66.8
Good governance76.8
Women-friendly panchayat47.8

Devkali Rani does best on “Good governance” (76.8) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (47.8). That 29-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 3 of the nine theme scores are above the Vikram Jot block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Devkali Rani

Government school buildings we found in Devkali Rani (from polling-centre and school records):

NameType
Sa0 Vidyalayake0 Bhagavanapur
सा0 विद्यालयके0 भगवानपुर
Primary school

Children aged 6 to 14 in Devkali Rani can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Devkali Rani

For Devkali Rani, 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 Vikram Jot, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Basti.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Devkali Rani

Mail to Devkali Rani usually goes to PIN 222161 (Bujurga Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).

NameTypePIN codeDistance
BujurgaPost Office2221614.3 km
KoilariPost Office2221484.7 km
AhraPost Office2721785.1 km

Bank branches near Devkali Rani

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

BankNameIFSCDistance
State Bank of IndiaMunderwaSBIN00025835.1 km
Union Bank of IndiaMunderwaUBIN05713185.1 km
Bank of BarodaHarraiyaBARB0HARRAI11 km
HDFC BankHarraiyaHDFC000473911 km
Indian BankBelare ShukleIDIB000B71911 km

See all bank branches in Vikram Jot 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 Devkali Rani can go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC).

How to reach Devkali Rani

Bahman Jyotia railway station (15 km) is the closest railhead for Devkali Rani. If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Basti district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, about 23 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Basti headquartersDistrict40 kmwest
Vikram Jot block (centre)Block35 kmnorth
Bahman Jyotia (BNGY)Railway Station15 kmnorth
Parsa Tewari (PATI)Railway Station15 kmnorth-east
Ramghat Halt (RMBG)Railway Station16 kmwest
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport23 kmsouth-west
Gorakhpur AirportAirport108 kmeast

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

How far Devkali Rani is from everyday services

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

Nearest bank branch
5.1 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
15 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest railway station is about 15 km away (Bahman Jyotia). CalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 5.1 km away, farther than the Vikram Jot block average of 3.5 km. The nearest post office is about 4.3 km away, more than twice the block average of 2.0 km.

Places near Devkali Rani

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

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

Birth and death certificates

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

Income, caste and domicile certificates

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

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

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

Ration card

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

Old-age, widow and disability pension

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

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

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

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

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

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

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

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

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

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

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

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

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

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

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

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

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

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

Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

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

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

Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh

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

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

Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

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

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

Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

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

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

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

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

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

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

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

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

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

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

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

Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

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

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

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

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

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

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

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

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

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Terrain and climate of Devkali Rani

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

Devkali Rani sits about 98 metres above sea level, close to the Basti district average of 95 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Devkali Rani gets roughly 1,100 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September, slightly above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 10 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.

Land cover around Devkali Rani

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 73%
  • Tree cover 24%
  • Built-up land 2.6%
  • Grass and scrub 0.5%

Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 73% of the land within roughly 2 km of Devkali Rani under crops, 3% built up and 24% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat?

Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat is in Vikram Jot block of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Harraiya tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat?

Shiv Prakash is the Gram Pradhan of Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat; phone 9839604176 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Devkali Rani?

Sushila won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Devkali Rani with 299 votes (34% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Shiv Prakash, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat?

Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat has 7 revenue villages: Bhavanapur, Devkali Rani, Kotiya, Pure Katif, Pure Likambar, Pure Waldi and Tharupur.

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Devkali Rani reserved in the 2021 election?

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Devkali Rani was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Classes), 2010 (Scheduled Castes) and 2015 (Other Backward Classes). 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 Devkali Rani?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Devkali Rani beat the runner-up by 126 votes (14.2% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 889 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Devkali Rani before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Devkali Rani went to Shivprakash (2015), Munnu Ram (2010) and Fayaram (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 Devkali Rani in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Devkali Rani was 68% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat?

Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Devkali Rani?

Narendra Pratap Ingh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Devkali Rani; phone 9721779483 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 6 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Devkali Rani.

Which assembly constituency does Devkali Rani come under?

Devkali Rani comes under the Harraiya Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Devkali Rani?

The MLA for Harraiya is Ajay Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 87,931 votes (40.0%) and won by 18,914 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Devkali Rani in?

Devkali Rani is in the Basti Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Devkali Rani?

The Member of Parliament for Basti is Ram Prasad Chaudhary (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,27,005 votes (48.7%) and won by 1,00,994 votes.

What is the LGD code of Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat is 54701. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Devkali Rani?

Addresses in Devkali Rani usually carry one of these PIN codes: 222161, 222148. The nearest post office is Bujurga (PIN 222161), about 4.3 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Grm-devkali Rani Pot-tharuwapur Basti, 222161.

What is the DIGIPIN of Devkali Rani?

The DIGIPIN for Devkali Rani is 2JC-5L6-L9F9. 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 Devkali Rani from Basti?

Devkali Rani is about 40 km west of Basti district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Vikram Jot block, it is about 35 km north.

Which is the nearest railway station to Devkali Rani?

The nearest railway station to Devkali Rani is Bahman Jyotia (BNGY), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Parsa Tewari (PATI), 15 km; Ramghat Halt (RMBG), 16 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Devkali Rani?

The nearest airport to Devkali Rani is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 23 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 108 km away.

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

The nearest bank branch to Devkali Rani is State Bank of India, Munderwa (IFSC SBIN0002583), roughly 5.1 km away. Other branches nearby: Union Bank of India, Munderwa (IFSC UBIN0571318) and Bank of Baroda, Harraiya (IFSC BARB0HARRAI). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Devkali Rani?

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Devkali Rani: Sa0 Vidyalayake0 Bhagavanapur.

Which schools are there in Devkali Rani?

There is 1 government school building on record in Devkali Rani: Sa0 Vidyalayake0 Bhagavanapur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

Which gram panchayats are near Devkali Rani?

The closest gram panchayats to Devkali Rani, as the crow flies, are Sari Kalp (2.4 km), Bantala (3.5 km), Tirukha (4.0 km), Ramgarh Khas (4.1 km) and Dubhra Nirwahan (5.3 km).

How can I complain about work in Devkali Rani 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 Vikram Jot 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 Devkali Rani get land records (Khatauni)?

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

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

In Devkali Rani, 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 Devkali Rani?

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 Devkali Rani, the Lekhpal of Harraiya 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 Devkali Rani?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Vikram Jot 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 Vikram Jot 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 Devkali Rani?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Basti, block Vikram Jot and panchayat Devkali Rani 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 Vikram Jot 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 Devkali Rani meet?

The Gram Sabha of Devkali Rani 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 Devkali Rani?

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 Vikram Jot 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; Devkali Rani is in the Harraiya assembly constituency.

What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat?

Devkali Rani Gram Panchayat scored 57.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 50th of 79 panchayats in Vikram Jot block.

What is the altitude of Devkali Rani above sea level?

Devkali Rani is about 98 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 10 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Devkali Rani get, and how hot does it get?

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

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Devkali Rani?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Devkali Rani, the land is 73% cropland, 24% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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