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Guthani is an anchal (circle) in Siwan district, Bihar, with 10 gram panchayats and 100 villages (LGD code 1241).
About Guthani Anchal
Guthani (गुठनी) is an anchal (circle) of Siwan district in Bihar, the revenue unit below the district. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Circle Officer (CO) keeps the land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan), decides mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issues income, caste and residence certificates and hears revenue cases. LGD code: 1241.
Guthani anchal has 100 revenue villages in 10 gram panchayats, which belong to the Guthani development block.
Guthani at a glance
| Name | Guthani / गुठनी |
|---|---|
| Type | Anchal (Circle) |
| LGD code | 1241 |
| District | Siwan |
| Division | Saran Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 10 |
| Villages | 100 |
| Coordinates | 26.1901° N, 84.0701° E |
| Census 2011 code | 1241 |
Guthani Anchal LGD code
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|---|---|
| Census 2011 code |
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.
Guthani Anchal Gram Panchayat and Village List
Guthani Anchal has 10 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Block | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balua | बलुआ | Guthani | 5 | 101332 |
| Barpalia | बारपलिया | Guthani | 9 | 101333 |
| Belaur | बेलौर | Guthani | 10 | 101334 |
| Biswar | बिसवार | Guthani | 23 | 101335 |
| Chitakhal | चिताखाल | Guthani | 9 | 101336 |
| Jataur | जतौर | Guthani | 11 | 101339 |
| Padari | पडरी | Guthani | 14 | 101340 |
| Sohagara | सोहगरा | Guthani | 5 | 101341 |
| Sonahula | सोनहुला | Guthani | 7 | 101342 |
| Tadawa Khurd | टड़वा खुर्द | Guthani | 7 | 101343 |
Population of Guthani
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Siwan district, which Guthani is part of:
| Rural population | 31,47,551 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,07,055 |
| Rural literacy rate | 68.9% |
| Rural sex ratio | 993 |
| Rural SC population share | 11.9% |
| Rural work participation | 28.1% |
Administration
In Guthani Anchal, the Circle Officer (CO) runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Circle Inspector and the Rajasva Karmachari keep land records at village level.
Places near Guthani
The Anchals (Circles) closest to Guthani, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Anchal (Circle) | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darauli | Siwan | 10 km | south-east |
| Mairwa | Siwan | 12 km | north-east |
| Ziradei | Siwan | 18 km | east |
| Andar | Siwan | 20 km | south-east |
| Nautan | Siwan | 20 km | north-east |
| Hussainganj | Siwan | 28 km | east |
Other Anchals (Circles) in Siwan
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Guthani Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Siwan, Anchal Guthani and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary 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 Circle Officer (CO).
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. 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 the block office. 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.
Guthani Anchal: frequently asked questions
Which district is Guthani Anchal in?
Guthani Anchal is in Siwan district (Saran Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Guthani Anchal?
There are 10 gram panchayats in Guthani Anchal.
How many villages are there in Guthani Anchal?
Guthani Anchal has 100 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Guthani Anchal office?
The Circle Officer (CO) heads Guthani anchal. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Rajasva Karmachari keeps the land records for each village.
Which blocks fall in Guthani Anchal?
All the gram panchayats of Guthani Anchal are in one development block: Guthani.
Which assembly constituency does Guthani come under?
Guthani comes under the Darauli Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Guthani?
The MLA for Darauli is Vishnu Deo Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 83,014 votes (47.4%) and won by 9,572 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Guthani in?
Guthani is in the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Guthani?
The Member of Parliament for Siwan is Vijaylakshmi Devi (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 3,86,508 votes (38.7%) and won by 92,857 votes.
How can I check land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan) of Guthani Anchal?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Siwan and Anchal Guthani, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Guthani Anchal office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Guthani Anchal?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Guthani Anchal are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Guthani Anchal?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. The application goes to Guthani Anchal; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Guthani Anchal from Siwan district headquarters?
The centre of Guthani Anchal is about 43 km west of Siwan district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Guthani Anchal?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Guthani Anchal is Bankata (BTK), about 8.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Mairwa (MW), 9.9 km; Bhatpar Rani (BHTR), 14 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Guthani Anchal?
The nearest airport to the centre of Guthani Anchal is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 87 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 122 km away.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
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- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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