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Mankapur is a tehsil in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, with 219 gram panchayats and 400 villages (LGD code 931).
About Mankapur Tehsil
Mankapur (मनकापुर) is a tehsil (sub-district) of Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Tehsildar keep the land records (Khatauni), decide mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issue income, caste and residence certificates and hear revenue cases. LGD code: 931.
Mankapur tehsil has 400 revenue villages in 219 gram panchayats, which belong to the Chhapia, Babhanjot and Mankapur development blocks.
Mankapur at a glance
| Name | Mankapur / मनकापुर |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 931 |
| District | Gonda |
| Division | Devipatan Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 219 |
| Villages | 400 |
| Coordinates | 27.0299° N, 82.3631° E |
| Census 2011 code | 931 |
Mankapur Tehsil LGD code
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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.
Mankapur Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Mankapur Tehsil has 219 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Mankapur
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Gonda district, which Mankapur is part of:
| Rural population | 32,08,890 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,04,278 |
| Rural literacy rate | 57.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 923 |
| Rural SC population share | 16.1% |
| Rural work participation | 34.4% |
Work and livelihood
Gonda district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Food processing (pulses). If you work in this trade in Mankapur, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Administration
In Mankapur Tehsil, the Tehsildar / SDM runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) and the Lekhpal keep land records at village level. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can take a complaint straight to the officers.
Places near Mankapur
The Tehsils closest to Mankapur, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utraula | Balrampur | 24 km | north |
| Bhanpur | Basti | 31 km | east |
| Tarabganj | Gonda | 33 km | west |
| Domariyaganj | Siddharthnagar | 37 km | north-east |
| Gonda | Gonda | 39 km | north-west |
| Rudhauli | Basti | 41 km | east |
Other Tehsils in Gonda
Citizen services: how to get things done
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 Mankapur 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 Gonda, Tehsil Mankapur 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).
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.
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 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.
Mankapur Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Mankapur Tehsil in?
Mankapur Tehsil is in Gonda district (Devipatan Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Mankapur Tehsil?
There are 219 gram panchayats in Mankapur Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Mankapur Tehsil?
Mankapur Tehsil has 400 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Mankapur Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar / SDM heads Mankapur tehsil. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Lekhpal keeps the land records for each village. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can take a complaint straight to the officers.
Which blocks fall in Mankapur Tehsil?
Which assembly constituencies cover Mankapur Tehsil?
Mankapur Tehsil is spread over 9 assembly constituencies: Lambhua, Utraula, Mehnaun, Gonda, Katra Bazar, Colonelganj, Tarabganj, Mankapur and Gaura.
Who are the MLAs of Mankapur Tehsil?
The MLAs for Mankapur Tehsil (2022 election) are Lambhua: Sitaram Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party); Utraula: Rampratap Verma Urf Shashikant Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party); Mehnaun: Vinay Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party); Gonda: Prateek Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Katra Bazar: Bawan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Colonelganj: Ajay (Bharatiya Janata Party); Tarabganj: Prem Nrayan Pandey (Bharatiya Janata Party); Mankapur: Ramapati Shastri (Bharatiya Janata Party); Gaura: Prabhat Kumar Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Mankapur Tehsil?
Mankapur Tehsil falls in 3 Lok Sabha constituencies: Gonda: Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Kaiserganj: Karan Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Sultanpur: Rambhual Nishad (Samajwadi Party).
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How can I check land records (Khatauni) of Mankapur Tehsil?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Gonda and Tehsil Mankapur, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Mankapur Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Mankapur Tehsil?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Mankapur Tehsil are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Mankapur Tehsil?
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. The application goes to Mankapur Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Mankapur Tehsil from Gonda district headquarters?
The centre of Mankapur Tehsil is about 43 km south-east of Gonda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Mankapur Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Mankapur Tehsil is Maskanwa (MSW), about 3.2 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: S Narayan Chpla (SNC), 6.4 km; Lakhpat Nagar (LKNR), 8.5 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Mankapur Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Mankapur Tehsil is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 37 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 112 km away.
Which tehsils are near Mankapur Tehsil?
Neighbouring tehsils of Mankapur Tehsil: Utraula (24 km), Bhanpur (31 km), Tarabganj (33 km), Domariyaganj (37 km) and Gonda (39 km).
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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