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Suratpur Gram Panchayat

सूरतपुर · Uttar Pradesh › Jaunpur › Mufti Ganj

Villages
2
PIN code
221401
Assembly Constituency
Bhadohi
Gram Pradhan
Mr. Dayashankar

Quick answer

Suratpur is a gram panchayat in Mufti Ganj block of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 70045, PIN code 221401). It has 2 villages: Paliya, Suratpur. The Gram Pradhan is Mr. Dayashankar. It is in Bhadohi assembly constituency (MLA: Zahid, Samajwadi Party) and Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind). It is about 42 km south-west of Jaunpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bhadohi (3.3 km).

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

About Suratpur Gram Panchayat

Suratpur (सूरतपुर) Gram Panchayat is in Mufti Ganj block, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Kerakat tehsil; the district falls in the Varanasi Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 70045.

The panchayat has 2 revenue villages (Paliya and Suratpur). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.

Suratpur is about 42 km south-west of Jaunpur headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 12 km south-west of the middle of Mufti Ganj block. The nearest railway station is Bhadohi, about 3.3 km away.

Suratpur is one of 52 gram panchayats in Mufti Ganj block and 1,749 in Jaunpur district. For elections, Suratpur falls in the Bhadohi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bhadohi 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 Kerakat tehsil.

Suratpur at a glance

NameSuratpur / सूरतपुर
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code70045
BlockMufti Ganj
TehsilKerakat
DistrictJaunpur
DivisionVaranasi Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages2
Assembly ConstituencyBhadohi
Lok Sabha ConstituencyBhadohi
Gram PradhanMr. Dayashankar
MLAZahid (Samajwadi Party)
MPDr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code221401
Coordinates25.4202° N, 82.5413° E (approximate)
Schools1
Post Offices1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretarySanjay Srivastava

Map of Suratpur

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

Suratpur LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2JM-7C9-CT99. 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 Suratpur Gram Panchayat

Suratpur 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
Paliya–203044
Suratpurसूरतपुर203043

Population of Suratpur

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population41,47,624
Rural households6,13,244
Rural literacy rate70.8%
Rural sex ratio1,032
Rural SC population share23.1%
Rural work participation32.4%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorJaunpur
Women who are literate75.9%
Women with 10+ years of schooling52.7%
Institutional births88.8%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated75.1%
Children under 5 who are stunted40.5%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic34.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel55.2%
Households with improved sanitation62.6%
Households with electricity98.2%
Households with health insurance12.0%
Households with improved drinking water99.1%

Work and livelihood

Jaunpur district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Woollen carpets (durries). If you work in this trade in Suratpur, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Most families in and around Suratpur 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

Suratpur 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Suratpur
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanSuratpurDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Suratpur / Mufti GanjFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalKerakat TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)Mufti GanjRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)Mufti GanjPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMKerakatCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)JaunpurOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)JaunpurOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Suratpur Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Suratpur is Mr. Dayashankar. 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, Bhadohi

Zahid

Samajwadi Party2022 general election
PartySamajwadi Party
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received99,996
Vote share40.1%
Winning margin4,440
Runner-upRavindra Nath Tripathi

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

MP, Bhadohi

Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received4,59,982
Vote share42.4%
Winning margin44,072
Runner-upLaliteshpati Tripathi

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.

Suratpur Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Suratpur is Mr. Dayashankar; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Sanjay Srivastava.

Gram PradhanMr. Dayashankar87954 53212
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Sanjay Srivastava97929 42802
Postal addressVill Suratpur Post Jhamaka Jaunpur, 221401

The panchayat has 21 elected ward members, 9 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 7 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Suratpur 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 Suratpur

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
43%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

9 of the 21 ward members of Suratpur are women (43%, slightly behind the block's 50%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 7 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Suratpur. Ramesh won with 42% of the votes, 187 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021UnreservedRamesh42%, won by 187 votes
2015Other Backward ClassesDayashankar52%
2010Scheduled CastesSubedar Ram–
2005WomenSharada–

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 Suratpur

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre for Suratpur. 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
Prathamik Pathashala Paliya
प्राथमिक पाठशाला पलिया

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 Suratpur 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
55.2/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Suratpur scored 55.2 out of 100, ranking 15th of 52 panchayats in Mufti Ganj block (slightly ahead of the block average of 52.1). 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 livelihoods40.0
Healthy panchayat45.3
Child-friendly panchayat63.4
Water-sufficient panchayat49.4
Clean and green panchayat73.4
Self-sufficient infrastructure63.1
Socially just and secured55.7
Good governance76.1
Women-friendly panchayat42.5

Suratpur does best on “Good governance” (76.1) and worst on “Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods” (40.0). That 36-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 5 of the nine theme scores are above the Mufti Ganj block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Suratpur

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

NameType
Prathamik Pathashala Paliya
प्राथमिक पाठशाला पलिया
Primary school

Children aged 6 to 14 in Suratpur 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 Suratpur

If someone in Suratpur 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 Jaunpur and elsewhere.

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

The PIN code for Suratpur is most likely 221401, served by Raya 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
RayaPost Office2214010.1 km
PiprisPost Office2214013.5 km
BhadohiPost Office2214013.6 km

Bank branches near Suratpur

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
Bank of BarodaAurai,upBARB0AURAIX4.7 km
Canara BankAuraiCNRB00198944.7 km
HDFC BankJairampurHDFC00034754.7 km
State Bank of IndiaGhosiaSBIN00045554.7 km
Union Bank of IndiaSsi AuraiUBIN05303614.7 km

See all bank branches in Mufti Ganj 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 Suratpur

Bhadohi railway station (3.3 km) is the closest railhead for Suratpur. If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Jaunpur district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 32 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Jaunpur headquartersDistrict42 kmsouth-west
Mufti Ganj block (centre)Block12 kmsouth-west
Bhadohi (BOY)Railway Station3.3 kmsouth-east
Mondh (MOF)Railway Station5.8 kmwest
Parsipur (PRF)Railway Station11 kmsouth-east
Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportAirport32 kmeast
Prayagraj AirportAirport81 kmwest

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

How far Suratpur 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
4.7 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
3.3 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

A railway station is only about 3.3 km away (Bhadohi). CalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 4.7 km away, closer than the Mufti Ganj block average of 7.1 km. There's a post office within about 0.1 km.

Places near Suratpur

These are the nearest Gram Panchayats to Suratpur (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

Gram PanchayatBlockDistanceDirection
BelhariKerakat0.6 kmsouth
MallupurBadla Pur1.1 kmsouth-west
MurkiMufti Ganj1.5 kmsouth-east
EkauniMufti Ganj1.6 kmnorth-east
SakaraMufti Ganj1.7 kmnorth-west
SakaraaRam Pur1.7 kmnorth-west
Sakara No. 2Sujan Ganj1.7 kmnorth-west
ParmanandpurKerakat1.9 kmsouth

Other Gram Panchayats in Mufti Ganj

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Suratpur 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 Kerakat 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 Jaunpur, Tehsil Kerakat 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, Mufti Ganj 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Suratpur 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Suratpur

Households in Suratpur 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Suratpur

Elevation
87 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
827 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Suratpur sits about 87 metres above sea level, close to the Jaunpur district average of 89 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Suratpur gets roughly 830 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September, slightly below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.

Land cover around Suratpur

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 81%
  • Tree cover 13%
  • Built-up land 3.6%
  • Water and wetland 0.1%
  • Grass and scrub 2.1%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.1%

Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 81% of the land within roughly 2 km of Suratpur under crops, 4% built up and 13% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Suratpur Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

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

Suratpur Gram Panchayat is in Mufti Ganj block of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Kerakat tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Suratpur Gram Panchayat?

Mr. Dayashankar is the Gram Pradhan of Suratpur Gram Panchayat; phone 8795453212 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Suratpur?

Ramesh won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Suratpur with 609 votes (42% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Mr. Dayashankar, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Suratpur Gram Panchayat?

Suratpur Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Paliya and Suratpur.

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Suratpur reserved in the 2021 election?

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Suratpur was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (women), 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 Suratpur?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Suratpur beat the runner-up by 187 votes (12.9% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 1,445 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Suratpur before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Suratpur went to Dayashankar (2015), Subedar Ram (2010) and Sharada (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 Suratpur in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Suratpur was 68% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Suratpur Gram Panchayat?

Suratpur Gram Panchayat has 21 elected ward members, 9 of them women (43%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Suratpur?

Sanjay Srivastava is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Suratpur; phone 9792942802 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 8 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Suratpur.

Which assembly constituency does Suratpur come under?

Suratpur comes under the Bhadohi Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Suratpur?

The MLA for Bhadohi is Zahid (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 99,996 votes (40.1%) and won by 4,440 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Suratpur in?

Suratpur is in the Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Suratpur?

The Member of Parliament for Bhadohi is Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,59,982 votes (42.4%) and won by 44,072 votes.

What is the LGD code of Suratpur Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Suratpur Gram Panchayat is 70045. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Suratpur?

The PIN code for Suratpur is usually 221401. The nearest post office is Raya (PIN 221401), about 0.1 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Vill Suratpur Post Jhamaka Jaunpur, 221401.

What is the DIGIPIN of Suratpur?

The DIGIPIN for Suratpur is 2JM-7C9-CT99. 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 Suratpur from Jaunpur?

Suratpur is about 42 km south-west of Jaunpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Mufti Ganj block, it is about 12 km south-west.

Which is the nearest railway station to Suratpur?

The nearest railway station to Suratpur is Bhadohi (BOY), about 3.3 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Mondh (MOF), 5.8 km; Parsipur (PRF), 11 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Suratpur?

The nearest airport to Suratpur is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 32 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 81 km away.

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

The nearest bank branch to Suratpur is Bank of Baroda, Aurai,up (IFSC BARB0AURAIX), roughly 4.7 km away. Other branches nearby: Canara Bank, Aurai (IFSC CNRB0019894) and HDFC Bank, Jairampur (IFSC HDFC0003475). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Suratpur?

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Suratpur: Prathamik Pathashala Paliya.

Which schools are there in Suratpur?

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

Which gram panchayats are near Suratpur?

The closest gram panchayats to Suratpur, as the crow flies, are Belhari (0.6 km), Mallupur (1.1 km), Murki (1.5 km), Ekauni (1.6 km) and Sakara (1.7 km).

How can I complain about work in Suratpur 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Suratpur get land records (Khatauni)?

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

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

In Suratpur, 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 Suratpur?

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 Suratpur, the Lekhpal of Kerakat 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 Suratpur?

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

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jaunpur, block Mufti Ganj and panchayat Suratpur 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 Mufti Ganj 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 Suratpur meet?

The Gram Sabha of Suratpur 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 Suratpur?

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 Mufti Ganj 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; Suratpur is in the Bhadohi assembly constituency.

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

Suratpur Gram Panchayat scored 55.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 15th of 52 panchayats in Mufti Ganj block.

What is the altitude of Suratpur above sea level?

Suratpur is about 87 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 9 m within 2 km.

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

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Suratpur gets about 830 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Suratpur?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Suratpur, the land is 81% cropland, 13% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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