Quick answer
Bara Shankar is a gram panchayat in Patahi block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99384, PIN code 843124). It has 3 villages: Chkitval, Kalyanpur, Mohamadpur. It is in Chiraia assembly constituency (MLA: Lal Babu Prasad Gupta, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Lovely Anand). It is about 36 km east of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Gurhanwa (15 km).
About Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Bara Shankar (बारा शंकर) Gram Panchayat in Patahi block of East Champaran district, Bihar, under Patahi anchal (circle) and the Tirhut Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 99384.
Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat covers 3 revenue villages: Chkitval, Kalyanpur and Mohamadpur. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Mukhiya.
As the crow flies, Bara Shankar is about 36 km east of East Champaran headquarters. It’s about 2.7 km north of the middle of Patahi block. For trains, the closest station is Gurhanwa (about 15 km).
Bara Shankar is one of the 15 gram panchayats in Patahi block. The whole of East Champaran district has 405. Voters here elect their MLA from the Chiraia assembly constituency and their MP from the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency.
The Mukhiya and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Patahi anchal; the steps are in the citizen services section below.
Bara Shankar at a glance
| Name | Bara Shankar / बारा शंकर |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 99384 |
| Block | Patahi |
| Anchal (Circle) | Patahi |
| District | East Champaran |
| Division | Tirhut Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Villages | 3 |
| Assembly Constituency | Chiraia |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Sheohar |
| MLA | Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United)) |
| PIN code | 843124, 845427 |
| Coordinates | 26.6113° N, 85.1951° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 4 |
Map of Bara Shankar
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Bara Shankar LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 232-94F-456L. 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 Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat
Every revenue village listed under Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Chkitval | – | 000000 |
| Kalyanpur | कल्यानपुर | 000000 |
| Mohamadpur | – | 000000 |
Population of Bara Shankar
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for East Champaran district, which Bara Shankar is part of:
| Rural population | 46,98,028 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 9,09,672 |
| Rural literacy rate | 54.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 903 |
| Rural SC population share | 13.0% |
| Rural work participation | 34.6% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for East Champaran district, where Bara Shankar is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | East Champaran |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 50.2% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 20.1% |
| Institutional births | 61.5% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 68.3% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 49.1% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 57.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 44.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 48.3% |
| Households with electricity | 94.8% |
| Households with health insurance | 19.4% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.9% |
Work and livelihood
As in most of rural Bihar, people around Bara Shankar live mainly off farming (wheat, maize and pulses such as lentil in the Rabi season, paddy or maize in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.
Administration
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006, Bara Shankar is run by its elected Mukhiya, the Up-Mukhiya 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 sent by the Patahi block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Bihar has to form 6 committees: Planning, Co-ordination and Finance Committee (chaired by the Mukhiya), Production Committee, Social Justice Committee, Education Committee, Public Health, Family Welfare and Rural Sanitation Committee and Public Works Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least once every three months. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhiya | Bara Shankar | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary | Bara Shankar / Patahi | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Rajasva Karmachari | Patahi Anchal | Land records, jamabandi / khatiyan, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Patahi | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Patahi | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Circle Officer (CO) | Patahi | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | East Champaran | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | East Champaran | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Bara Shankar Mukhiya, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Mukhiya of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Mukhiya, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Mukhiya is elected for five years. The Mukhiya 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, Chiraia
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2025 general election |
| Votes received | 90,572 |
| Vote share | 45.7% |
| Winning margin | 39,360 |
| Runner-up | Lakshmi Narayan Prasad Yadav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results, 2025-11-14
MP, Sheohar
| Party | Janata Dal (United) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,76,612 |
| Vote share | 45.2% |
| Winning margin | 29,143 |
| Runner-up | Ritu Jaiswal |
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.
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya's seat in Bara Shankar was reserved for women. 2021HistoricalState Election Commission, Bihar
| Election | Seat reserved for | Mukhiya elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Women | – | 22%, won by 13 votes |
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 Bara Shankar
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.bihar.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Bara Shankar 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
- 52.0/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Bara Shankar scored 52.0 out of 100, ranking 10th of 15 panchayats in Patahi block (about the same as the block average of 53.5). 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
Bara Shankar does best on “Clean and green panchayat” (72.5) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (37.3). That 35-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 3 of the nine theme scores are above the Patahi block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Bara Shankar
Schools in Bara Shankar, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| GPS Mohamadpur Girl Urdu | Government primary school |
| Madrasa Islamiya Arabiya Mohammadpur | Private upper primary school |
| NPS Mohamadpur Dhobi Tola | Government primary school |
| UMS Mohamadpur Boy | Government upper primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Bara Shankar come under the block education officer (BEO) of Patahi. 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 scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Bara Shankar
For Bara Shankar, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Patahi, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in East Champaran.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Bara Shankar
Mail to Bara Shankar usually goes to PIN 843124 (Kathaiya Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathaiya | Post Office | 843124 | 1.1 km |
| Bhandar | Post Office | 845427 | 3.7 km |
| Padmuker | Post Office | 845427 | 3.8 km |
Bank branches near Bara Shankar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | Patahi | SBIN0002989 | 7.8 km |
| State Bank of India | Bokanekalan | SBIN0008174 | 7.8 km |
| Utkarsh Small Finance Bank | Baluwa | UTKS0001878 | 7.8 km |
| AU Small Finance Bank | Dhaka | AUBL0004784 | 8.4 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Dhaka | BARB0DHAKAX | 8.4 km |
See all bank branches in Patahi block
You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Bara Shankar can go to a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter.
How to reach Bara Shankar
The easiest way to reach Bara Shankar by train is via Gurhanwa, about 15 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Patahi and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport, about 86 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Champaran headquarters | District | 36 km | east |
| Patahi block (centre) | Block | 2.7 km | north |
| Gurhanwa (GRNA) | Railway Station | 15 km | north |
| Bairgania (BGU) | Railway Station | 16 km | north-east |
| Kundwa Chainpur (KWC) | Railway Station | 18 km | north |
| Darbhanga Airport | Airport | 86 km | south-east |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 114 km | south |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Bara Shankar 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
- 7.8 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 15 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 15 km away (Gurhanwa). CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 7.8 km away, farther than the Patahi block average of 5.5 km. The nearest post office is about 1.1 km away, closer than the block average of 1.8 km.
Places near Bara Shankar
The Gram Panchayats closest to Bara Shankar, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saria Gopal | Patahi | 1.8 km | west |
| Nanfarwa | Patahi | 1.8 km | east |
| Padumker | Patahi | 3.2 km | east |
| Balua Gowabari | Dhaka | 3.2 km | north |
| Bakhri | Patahi | 3.3 km | south-west |
| Khadua Chainpur | Dhaka | 3.4 km | north-west |
| Barharwa Lakhansen | Dhaka | 3.6 km | north-west |
| Patahi West | Patahi | 4.0 km | south-west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Patahi
Citizen services: how to get things done
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).
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 Patahi 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 East Champaran, Anchal Patahi 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).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Patahi block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Patahi 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 Bara Shankar 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 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 Patahi 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 Bara Shankar
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Bihar, matter most to households in Bara Shankar. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can 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 Patahi 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 Patahi 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 Patahi 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 |
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 Patahi 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) |
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 |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the Patahi block office |
Terrain and climate of Bara Shankar
- Elevation
- 70 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,219 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Bara Shankar sits about 70 metres above sea level, close to the East Champaran district average of 70 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Bara Shankar gets roughly 1,200 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September, slightly above the Bihar average of 1,100 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 8 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 45°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Bara Shankar
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 77%
- Tree cover 17%
- Built-up land 5.4%
- Water and wetland 0.1%
- Grass and scrub 0.2%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 77% of the land within roughly 2 km of Bara Shankar under crops, 5% built up and 17% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, anchal and district is Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat is in Patahi block of East Champaran district, Bihar, and comes under Patahi anchal.
Who is the Mukhiya of Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
We haven’t verified the Mukhiya’s name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Patahi block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.
How many villages are there in Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Chkitval, Kalyanpur and Mohamadpur.
Was the Mukhiya seat of Bara Shankar reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Bara Shankar was reserved for women. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
Which assembly constituency does Bara Shankar come under?
Bara Shankar comes under the Chiraia Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Bara Shankar?
The MLA for Chiraia is Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 90,572 votes (45.7%) and won by 39,360 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara Shankar in?
Bara Shankar is in the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Bara Shankar?
The Member of Parliament for Sheohar is Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,76,612 votes (45.2%) and won by 29,143 votes.
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What is the LGD code of Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat is 99384. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Bara Shankar?
Addresses in Bara Shankar usually carry one of these PIN codes: 843124, 845427. The nearest post office is Kathaiya (PIN 843124), about 1.1 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Bara Shankar?
The DIGIPIN for Bara Shankar is 232-94F-456L. 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 Bara Shankar from East Champaran?
Bara Shankar is about 36 km east of East Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Patahi block, it is about 2.7 km north.
Which is the nearest railway station to Bara Shankar?
The nearest railway station to Bara Shankar is Gurhanwa (GRNA), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bairgania (BGU), 16 km; Kundwa Chainpur (KWC), 18 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Bara Shankar?
The nearest airport to Bara Shankar is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 86 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 114 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Bara Shankar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Bara Shankar is State Bank of India, Patahi (IFSC SBIN0002989), roughly 7.8 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Bokanekalan (IFSC SBIN0008174) and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Baluwa (IFSC UTKS0001878). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Bara Shankar?
There are 4 schools on record in Bara Shankar: GPS Mohamadpur Girl Urdu, Madrasa Islamiya Arabiya Mohammadpur, NPS Mohamadpur Dhobi Tola and UMS Mohamadpur Boy.
Which gram panchayats are near Bara Shankar?
The closest gram panchayats to Bara Shankar, as the crow flies, are Saria Gopal (1.8 km), Nanfarwa (1.8 km), Padumker (3.2 km), Balua Gowabari (3.2 km) and Bakhri (3.3 km).
How can I complain about work in Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Patahi block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Bara Shankar get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district East Champaran and Anchal Patahi, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Patahi Anchal office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Bara Shankar?
In Bara Shankar, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. 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.
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Bara Shankar?
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. For Bara Shankar, the Rajasva Karmachari of Patahi anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) 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 Bara Shankar?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Patahi block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Patahi 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 Bara Shankar?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district East Champaran, block Patahi and panchayat Bara Shankar 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 Patahi 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 Bara Shankar meet?
The Gram Sabha of Bara Shankar must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya 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 Bara Shankar?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Patahi 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; Bara Shankar is in the Chiraia assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat scored 52.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 10th of 15 panchayats in Patahi block.
What is the altitude of Bara Shankar above sea level?
Bara Shankar is about 70 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 8 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Bara Shankar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bara Shankar gets about 1,220 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 45°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bara Shankar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Bara Shankar, the land is 77% cropland, 17% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
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.
- 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 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- 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 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2025)
- Wikidata, CC0
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