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Kelanpur Gram Panchayat

केलनपुर · Uttar Pradesh › Bijnor › Jalilpur

Villages
2
PIN code
246725
Assembly Constituency
Chandpur
Gram Pradhan
Devendar Singh

Quick answer

Kelanpur is a gram panchayat in Jalilpur block of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 245663, PIN code 246725). It has 2 villages: Husainpur Kalan, Kelanpur. The Gram Pradhan is Devendar Singh. It is in Chandpur assembly constituency (MLA: Swami Omvesh, Samajwadi Party) and Bijnor Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Chandan Chauhan). It is about 45 km south-west of Bijnor district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bagarpur Halt (2.0 km).

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

About Kelanpur Gram Panchayat

Kelanpur (केलनपुर) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Jalilpur block of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. Land and revenue work goes through Chandpur tehsil, and the district is part of the Moradabad Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 245663.

The panchayat has 2 revenue villages (Husainpur Kalan and Kelanpur). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.

As the crow flies, Kelanpur is about 45 km south-west of Bijnor headquarters. It’s about 10 km south of the middle of Jalilpur block. The nearest railway station is Bagarpur Halt, about 2.0 km away.

Kelanpur is one of 110 gram panchayats in Jalilpur block and 1,128 in Bijnor district. For elections, Kelanpur falls in the Chandpur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha constituency.

For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Chandpur tehsil.

Kelanpur at a glance

NameKelanpur / केलनपुर
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code245663
BlockJalilpur
TehsilChandpur
DistrictBijnor
DivisionMoradabad Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages2
Assembly ConstituencyChandpur
Lok Sabha ConstituencyBijnor
Gram PradhanDevendar Singh
MLASwami Omvesh (Samajwadi Party)
MPChandan Chauhan (Rashtriya Lok Dal)
PIN code246725, 246736
Coordinates29.0633° N, 78.2880° E (approximate)
Schools1
Polling Centres2
Panchayat SecretaryTarun Kumar

Map of Kelanpur

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

Kelanpur LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 399-MF2-5KPT. 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 Kelanpur Gram Panchayat

Kelanpur Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Husainpur Kalan–114229
Kelanpurकेलनपुर114232

Population of Kelanpur

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population27,57,401
Rural households4,78,997
Rural literacy rate68.5%
Rural sex ratio917
Rural SC population share26.0%
Rural work participation30.0%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorBijnor
Women who are literate72.8%
Women with 10+ years of schooling39.7%
Institutional births83.7%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated90.6%
Children under 5 who are stunted36.2%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic46.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel45.8%
Households with improved sanitation78.2%
Households with electricity96.1%
Households with health insurance18.8%
Households with improved drinking water99.7%

Work and livelihood

Bijnor district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Wood craft. If you work in this trade in Kelanpur, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Most families in and around Kelanpur mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.

Administration

Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Kelanpur 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 Jalilpur 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.

Key offices for residents of Kelanpur
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanKelanpurDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Kelanpur / JalilpurFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalChandpur TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)JalilpurRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)JalilpurPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMChandpurCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)BijnorOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)BijnorOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Kelanpur Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Kelanpur is Devendar Singh. 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, Chandpur

Swami Omvesh

Samajwadi Party2022 general election
PartySamajwadi Party
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received90,034
Vote share40.3%
Winning margin189
Runner-upKamlesh Saini

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

MP, Bijnor

Chandan Chauhan

Rashtriya Lok Dal2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyRashtriya Lok Dal
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received4,04,493
Vote share39.5%
Winning margin37,508
Runner-upDeepak

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.

Kelanpur Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Kelanpur is Devendar Singh; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Tarun Kumar.

Gram PradhanDevendar Singh94125 46999
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Tarun Kumar94110 94454
Postal addressKelanpur, 246725

The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Kelanpur 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 Kelanpur

Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.

Women among ward members
38%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

5 of the 13 ward members of Kelanpur are women, about two in five (38%, about the same as the block's 38%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2015 panchayat election, the Pradhan's seat in Kelanpur was reserved for Other Backward Classes and Rajiv won it. 2015HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2015Other Backward ClassesRajiv50%
2010UnreservedAashaaram–
2005Other Backward Class womenHadees Kumari–

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 Kelanpur

In panchayat elections, voters of Kelanpur vote at the polling centres 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
Panchayat Ghar Kelanapur
पंचायत घर केलनपुर
Prathamik Pathashala Kelanapur
प्राथमिक पाठशाला केलनपुर

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 Kelanpur 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
62.3/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Kelanpur scored 62.3 out of 100, ranking 27th of 100 panchayats in Jalilpur block (slightly ahead of the block average of 57.4). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

That puts it in the "Performer" 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 livelihoods56.9
Healthy panchayat59.4
Child-friendly panchayat59.6
Water-sufficient panchayat64.1
Clean and green panchayat62.4
Self-sufficient infrastructure76.7
Socially just and secured69.7
Good governance68.1
Women-friendly panchayat48.0

Kelanpur does best on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (76.7) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (48.0). That 29-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Jalilpur block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Kelanpur

Schools in Kelanpur, going by the records we have:

NameType
Prathamik Pathashala Kelanapur
प्राथमिक पाठशाला केलनपुर
Primary school

Government primary and upper-primary schools around Kelanpur come under the block education officer (BEO) of Jalilpur. 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 Kelanpur

If someone in Kelanpur needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Bijnor and elsewhere.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Kelanpur

The PIN code for Kelanpur is most likely 246725, served by Imliya Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
ImliyaPost Office2467250.8 km
BagarpurPost Office2467252.2 km
BakainaPost Office2467364.5 km

Bank branches near Kelanpur

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
ICICI BankAkondha Bc OutletICIC000465912 km
AU Small Finance BankDhanauraAUBL000518313 km
Canara BankDhanauraCNRB001858413 km
Canara BankDeengraCNRB001861813 km
HDFC BankDhanauraHDFC000750513 km

See all bank branches in Jalilpur block

If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Kelanpur

The easiest way to reach Kelanpur by train is via Bagarpur Halt, about 2.0 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Jalilpur and nearby villages.

The nearest airport is Moradabad Airport, about 67 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Bijnor headquartersDistrict45 kmsouth-west
Jalilpur block (centre)Block10 kmsouth
Bagarpur Halt (BGRR)Railway Station2.0 kmnorth-west
Bakaina Halt (BKNA)Railway Station3.3 kmsouth-west
Chuchela Kalan (CLKN)Railway Station5.6 kmsouth
Moradabad AirportAirport67 kmsouth-east
Pantnagar AirportAirport115 kmeast

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

How far Kelanpur 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
12 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
2.0 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 12 km away, farther than for 87% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh (the Jalilpur block average is 13 km). For small transactions, a Bank Mitra or India Post Payments Bank at the post office can help. CalculatedZoloth calculation

A railway station is only about 2.0 km away (Bagarpur Halt). There's a post office within about 0.8 km.

Places near Kelanpur

The Gram Panchayats closest to Kelanpur, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:

Gram PanchayatBlockDistanceDirection
HiranakhediJalilpur1.3 kmsouth-east
BagadpurJalilpur1.4 kmnorth
SekhpurimeenaJalilpur1.5 kmnorth-west
BhindiyakhedaJalilpur1.6 kmwest
KkralaJalilpur2.5 kmnorth
Pahadpurkla/MaleshiyaJalilpur2.6 kmsouth-east
LateefpurchukhediJalilpur2.9 kmnorth-east
RampurnajranaJalilpur3.1 kmsouth

Other Gram Panchayats in Jalilpur

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Kelanpur 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 Chandpur 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 Bijnor, Tehsil Chandpur 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, Jalilpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Kelanpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Kelanpur

Households in Kelanpur 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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Jalilpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Kelanpur

Elevation
224 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,115 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Kelanpur sits about 224 metres above sea level, noticeably lower than the Bijnor district average of 277 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Kelanpur gets roughly 1,100 mm of rain a year, 84% 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 7 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around -1°C.

Land cover around Kelanpur

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 70%
  • Tree cover 25%
  • Built-up land 4.1%
  • Grass and scrub 0.3%

Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 70% of the land within roughly 2 km of Kelanpur under crops, 4% built up and 25% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Kelanpur Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Kelanpur Gram Panchayat?

Kelanpur Gram Panchayat is in Jalilpur block of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Chandpur tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Kelanpur Gram Panchayat?

Devendar Singh is the Gram Pradhan of Kelanpur Gram Panchayat; phone 9412546999 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Kelanpur?

Rajiv won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Kelanpur with 793 votes (50% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Devendar Singh, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Kelanpur Gram Panchayat?

Kelanpur Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Husainpur Kalan and Kelanpur.

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Kelanpur reserved in the 2015 election?

In the 2015 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kelanpur was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Class women) and 2010 (unreserved). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Kelanpur before 2015?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kelanpur went to Aashaaram (2010) and Hadees Kumari (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 Kelanpur in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Kelanpur was 84% in the 2015 panchayat election.

How many ward members are there in Kelanpur Gram Panchayat?

Kelanpur Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

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Who is the panchayat secretary of Kelanpur?

Tarun Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Kelanpur; phone 9411094454 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 5 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Kelanpur.

Which assembly constituency does Kelanpur come under?

Kelanpur comes under the Chandpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Kelanpur?

The MLA for Chandpur is Swami Omvesh (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 90,034 votes (40.3%) and won by 189 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kelanpur in?

Kelanpur is in the Bijnor Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Kelanpur?

The Member of Parliament for Bijnor is Chandan Chauhan (Rashtriya Lok Dal), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,04,493 votes (39.5%) and won by 37,508 votes.

What is the LGD code of Kelanpur Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Kelanpur Gram Panchayat is 245663. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Kelanpur?

Addresses in Kelanpur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 246725, 246736. The nearest post office is Imliya (PIN 246725), about 0.8 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Kelanpur, 246725.

What is the DIGIPIN of Kelanpur?

The DIGIPIN for Kelanpur is 399-MF2-5KPT. 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 Kelanpur from Bijnor?

Kelanpur is about 45 km south-west of Bijnor district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Jalilpur block, it is about 10 km south.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kelanpur?

The nearest railway station to Kelanpur is Bagarpur Halt (BGRR), about 2.0 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bakaina Halt (BKNA), 3.3 km; Chuchela Kalan (CLKN), 5.6 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Kelanpur?

The nearest airport to Kelanpur is Moradabad Airport (MZS), about 67 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 115 km away.

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

The nearest bank branch to Kelanpur is ICICI Bank, Akondha Bc Outlet (IFSC ICIC0004659), roughly 12 km away. Other branches nearby: AU Small Finance Bank, Dhanaura (IFSC AUBL0005183) and Canara Bank, Dhanaura (IFSC CNRB0018584). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Kelanpur?

The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centres in Kelanpur: Panchayat Ghar Kelanapur and Prathamik Pathashala Kelanapur.

Which schools are there in Kelanpur?

There is 1 government school building on record in Kelanpur: Prathamik Pathashala Kelanapur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

Which gram panchayats are near Kelanpur?

The closest gram panchayats to Kelanpur, as the crow flies, are Hiranakhedi (1.3 km), Bagadpur (1.4 km), Sekhpurimeena (1.5 km), Bhindiyakheda (1.6 km) and Kkrala (2.5 km).

How can I complain about work in Kelanpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Kelanpur get land records (Khatauni)?

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

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

In Kelanpur, 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 Kelanpur?

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 Kelanpur, the Lekhpal of Chandpur 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 Kelanpur?

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

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Bijnor, block Jalilpur and panchayat Kelanpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Kelanpur meet?

The Gram Sabha of Kelanpur 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 Kelanpur?

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 Jalilpur 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; Kelanpur is in the Chandpur assembly constituency.

What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kelanpur Gram Panchayat?

Kelanpur Gram Panchayat scored 62.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 27th of 100 panchayats in Jalilpur block.

What is the altitude of Kelanpur above sea level?

Kelanpur is about 224 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 7 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Kelanpur get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kelanpur gets about 1,120 mm of rain a year, 84% 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 Kelanpur?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Kelanpur, the land is 70% cropland, 25% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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