Quick answer
Machkhiriya is a gram panchayat in Sau Ghat block of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 266772, PIN code 272001). It has 2 villages: Mainahiya, Rithauli. The Gram Pradhan is Rakesh Kumar.
About Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat in Sau Ghat block of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, under Basti tehsil and the Basti Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 266772.
The panchayat has 2 revenue villages (Mainahiya and Rithauli). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.
The nearest railway station is Basti, about 3.1 km away.
Machkhiriya is one of 87 gram panchayats in Sau Ghat block and 1,235 in Basti district.
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 Basti tehsil.
Machkhiriya at a glance
| Name | Machkhiriya |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 266772 |
| Block | Sau Ghat |
| Tehsil | Basti |
| District | Basti |
| Division | Basti Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 2 |
| Gram Pradhan | Rakesh Kumar |
| PIN code | 272001, 272002 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Neha Verma |
Machkhiriya LGD code and PIN code
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|---|---|
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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 Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat
Machkhiriya 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.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Mainahiya | – | 181218 |
| Rithauli | – | 180541 |
Population of Machkhiriya
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Basti district, which Machkhiriya is part of:
| Rural population | 23,26,367 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,60,637 |
| Rural literacy rate | 66.3% |
| Rural sex ratio | 967 |
| Rural SC population share | 21.2% |
| Rural work participation | 32.1% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Basti district, where Machkhiriya is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Basti |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 63.2% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 40.9% |
| Institutional births | 93.2% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 73.8% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 35.9% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 39.9% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 57.0% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 64.2% |
| Households with electricity | 94.6% |
| Households with health insurance | 15.8% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 100.0% |
Work and livelihood
Basti district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Wood craft. If you work in this trade in Machkhiriya, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Machkhiriya 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, Machkhiriya 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 Sau Ghat block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Machkhiriya | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Machkhiriya / Sau Ghat | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Basti Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Sau Ghat | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Sau Ghat | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Basti | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Basti | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Basti | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Machkhiriya Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Machkhiriya is Rakesh Kumar. 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.
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.
Machkhiriya Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Machkhiriya is Rakesh Kumar; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Neha Verma.
| Postal address | Gram-machkhiriya Post-bayepokhar Basti, 272001 |
|---|
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 Machkhiriya 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 Machkhiriya
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 Machkhiriya are women (36%, well behind the block's 45%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 7 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Machkhiriya. Anil Kumar won with 33% of the votes, 39 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unreserved | Anil Kumar | 33%, won by 39 votes |
| 2015 | Scheduled Castes | Rakesh Kumar | 45% |
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 Machkhiriya
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 Machkhiriya 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
- 57.2/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Machkhiriya scored 57.2 out of 100, ranking 40th of 87 panchayats in Sau Ghat block (about the same as the block average of 55.5). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Machkhiriya does best on “Good governance” (78.7) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (36.9). That 42-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 5 of the nine theme scores are above the Sau Ghat block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Machkhiriya
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Machkhiriya come under the block education officer (BEO) of Sau Ghat. 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 Machkhiriya
If someone in Machkhiriya 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 Basti and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Machkhiriya
The PIN code for Machkhiriya is most likely 272001, served by Orijote 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.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orijote | Post Office | 272001 | 0.2 km |
| Basti BS | Post Office | 272002 | 0.3 km |
| Gandhinagar SO Basti | Post Office | 272001 | 1.0 km |
Bank branches near Machkhiriya
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU Small Finance Bank | Basti | AUBL0004303 | 1.8 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Civil Lines,basti,up | BARB0CIVBAS | 1.8 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Basti | BARB0VJBAST | 1.8 km |
| Bandhan Bank | Basti | BDBL0001985 | 1.8 km |
| Central Bank of India | Apn Degree College,basti | CBIN0283265 | 1.8 km |
See all bank branches in Sau Ghat 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 Machkhiriya
The easiest way to reach Machkhiriya by train is via Basti, about 3.1 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Sau Ghat and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, about 58 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basti (BST) | Railway Station | 3.1 km | |
| Orwara (ORW) | Railway Station | 8.3 km | |
| Govindnagar (GOVR) | Railway Station | 8.4 km | |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | Airport | 58 km | |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 70 km |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
Places near Machkhiriya
Other Gram Panchayats in Sau Ghat
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Machkhiriya or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Basti Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Basti, Tehsil Basti and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Sau Ghat block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Sau Ghat Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Machkhiriya gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Sau Ghat 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 Machkhiriya
Households in Machkhiriya can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Sau Ghat block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Sau Ghat block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Sau Ghat block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Sau Ghat block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Sau Ghat block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Sau Ghat block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
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Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat?
Rakesh Kumar is the Gram Pradhan of Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat; phone 9628266081 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Machkhiriya?
Anil Kumar won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Machkhiriya with 204 votes (33% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Rakesh Kumar, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat?
Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Mainahiya and Rithauli.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Machkhiriya reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Machkhiriya was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2015 (Scheduled Castes). 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 Machkhiriya?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Machkhiriya beat the runner-up by 39 votes (6.3% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 622 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Machkhiriya before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Machkhiriya went to Rakesh Kumar (2015). 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 Machkhiriya in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Machkhiriya was 65% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat?
Machkhiriya 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 Machkhiriya?
Neha Verma is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Machkhiriya; phone 7706093204 (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 Machkhiriya.
What is the LGD code of Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat is 266772. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Machkhiriya?
Addresses in Machkhiriya usually carry one of these PIN codes: 272001, 272002. The nearest post office is Orijote (PIN 272001), about 0.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram-machkhiriya Post-bayepokhar Basti, 272001.
Which is the nearest railway station to Machkhiriya?
The nearest railway station to Machkhiriya is Basti (BST), about 3.1 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Orwara (ORW), 8.3 km; Govindnagar (GOVR), 8.4 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Machkhiriya?
The nearest airport to Machkhiriya is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 58 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 70 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Machkhiriya, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Machkhiriya is AU Small Finance Bank, Basti (IFSC AUBL0004303), roughly 1.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Civil Lines,basti,up (IFSC BARB0CIVBAS) and Bank of Baroda, Basti (IFSC BARB0VJBAST). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
How can I complain about work in Machkhiriya 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 Sau Ghat 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 Machkhiriya get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Basti and Tehsil Basti, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Basti Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Machkhiriya?
In Machkhiriya, 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 Machkhiriya?
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 Machkhiriya, the Lekhpal of Basti 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 Machkhiriya?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Sau Ghat 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 Sau Ghat 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 Machkhiriya?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Basti, block Sau Ghat and panchayat Machkhiriya 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 Sau Ghat 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 Machkhiriya meet?
The Gram Sabha of Machkhiriya 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 Machkhiriya?
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 Sau Ghat 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.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat?
Machkhiriya Gram Panchayat scored 57.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 40th of 87 panchayats in Sau Ghat block.
Data sources and updates
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- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
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- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
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