# Bakhari Gram Panchayat, Kalyanpur, East Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Bakhari is a gram panchayat in Kalyanpur block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99271, PIN code 841312).
> It has 5 villages: Babuawan, Bakhri, Gobindapur, Menaura, Rajapur.
> It is in Kalyanpur assembly constituency (MLA: Sachindra Prasad Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Radha Mohan Singh).
> It is about 17 km south-east of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Kuwarchintawa (9.3 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/bihar/east-champaran/kalyanpur/bakhari/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Bakhari / बखारी
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99271
- **Block:** Kalyanpur
- **Anchal (Circle):** Kalyanpur
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Kalyanpur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Purvi Champaran
- **MLA:** Sachindra Prasad Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 841312
- **Coordinates:** 26.4427° N, 84.8998° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 13

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Sachindra Prasad Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/sachindra-prasad-singh-mla-kalyanpur/
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/radha-mohan-singh-mp-purvi-champaran/

## Villages
- Babuawan (बबुअवान)
- Bakhri (बखरी)
- Gobindapur (गोबिंदपुर)
- Menaura (मेनौरा)
- Rajapur (राजापुर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Bakhari Gram Panchayat?
Bakhari Gram Panchayat is in Kalyanpur block of East Champaran district, Bihar, and comes under Kalyanpur anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Bakhari 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 Kalyanpur 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 Bakhari Gram Panchayat?
Bakhari Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Babuawan, Bakhri, Gobindapur, Menaura and Rajapur.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Bakhari reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Bakhari was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Which assembly constituency does Bakhari come under?
Bakhari comes under the Kalyanpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Bakhari?
The MLA for Kalyanpur is Sachindra Prasad Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 89,057 votes (47.8%) and won by 15,568 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bakhari in?
Bakhari is in the Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Bakhari?
The Member of Parliament for Purvi Champaran is Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,42,193 votes (50.5%) and won by 88,287 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Bakhari Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Bakhari Gram Panchayat is 99271. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Bakhari?
The PIN code for Bakhari is usually 841312. The nearest post office is Khawaspur (PIN 841312), about 2.6 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Bakhari?
The DIGIPIN for Bakhari is 232-JKP-T3KM. 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 Bakhari from East Champaran?
Bakhari is about 17 km south-east of East Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Kalyanpur block, it is about 7.6 km north-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Bakhari?
The nearest railway station to Bakhari is Kuwarchintawa (KPCM), about 9.3 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Pipra (PPA), 10 km; Bangari (BGAR), 11 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Bakhari?
The nearest airport to Bakhari is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 97 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 105 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Bakhari, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Bakhari is State Bank of India, Chiraiya (IFSC SBIN0002928), roughly 2.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Pipra (IFSC CBIN0284560) and Indian Bank, Surajpur (IFSC IDIB000S799). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Bakhari?
There are 13 schools on record in Bakhari: GMS Rajapur Machharangi, GMS Rajpur, GPS Gobindapur, GPS Gopal Chhapra, GPS Rajpur Chaubeytola, GPS Rajpur Urdu, NPS Babuawan, NPS Bakhri Khas and 5 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Bakhari?
The closest gram panchayats to Bakhari, as the crow flies, are Gariba (2.5 km), Barharwa Mahanand (3.3 km), Parsauni Wazid (3.4 km), Jagiranha (3.9 km) and Siswa Sob (4.2 km).

### How can I complain about work in Bakhari 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 Kalyanpur 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 Bakhari get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district East Champaran and Anchal Kalyanpur, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Kalyanpur Anchal office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Bakhari?
In Bakhari, 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 Bakhari?
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 Bakhari, the Rajasva Karmachari of Kalyanpur 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 Bakhari?
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; Kalyanpur 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 Kalyanpur 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 Bakhari?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district East Champaran, block Kalyanpur and panchayat Bakhari 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 Kalyanpur 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 Bakhari meet?
The Gram Sabha of Bakhari 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 Bakhari?
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 Kalyanpur 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; Bakhari is in the Kalyanpur assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bakhari Gram Panchayat?
Bakhari Gram Panchayat scored 49.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 12th of 24 panchayats in Kalyanpur block.

### What is the altitude of Bakhari above sea level?
Bakhari is about 68 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 Bakhari get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bakhari gets about 1,130 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bakhari?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Bakhari, the land is 78% cropland, 17% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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