# Dhekahan Gram Panchayat, Kesaria, East Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Dhekahan is a gram panchayat in Kesaria block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99302, PIN code 845432).
> It has 5 villages: Bankat, Bankat Mafi, Derwa, Mathiya, Phultakiya.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Dilip Kumar Yadav was elected Mukhiya.
> It is in Kesaria assembly constituency (MLA: Shalini Mishra, Janata Dal (United)) and Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Radha Mohan Singh).
> It is about 28 km south of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Chakia (17 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Dhekahan / ढेकहाँ
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99302
- **Block:** Kesaria
- **Anchal (Circle):** Kesaria
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Kesaria
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Purvi Champaran
- **MLA:** Shalini Mishra (Janata Dal (United))
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 845432, 845424
- **Coordinates:** 26.3388° N, 84.9018° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 6
- **Post Offices:** 1

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Shalini Mishra (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/shalini-mishra-mla-kesaria/
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/radha-mohan-singh-mp-purvi-champaran/

## Villages
- Bankat (बनकट)
- Bankat Mafi (बनकट माफी)
- Derwa
- Mathiya (मठिया)
- Phultakiya

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Dhekahan Gram Panchayat?
Dilip Kumar Yadav was elected Mukhiya of Dhekahan Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Dhekahan?
Dilip Kumar Yadav won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Dhekahan with 1,057 votes (26% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Dhekahan Gram Panchayat?
Dhekahan Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Bankat, Bankat Mafi, Derwa, Mathiya and Phultakiya.

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

### What was the winning margin in the 2021 Mukhiya election of Dhekahan?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Dhekahan beat the runner-up by 137 votes (3.4% of valid votes). There were 12 candidates in the race, and 4,073 valid votes were cast.

### Which assembly constituency does Dhekahan come under?
Dhekahan comes under the Kesaria Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Dhekahan?
The MLA for Kesaria is Shalini Mishra (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 78,192 votes (44.3%) and won by 16,340 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Dhekahan?
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 Dhekahan Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Dhekahan Gram Panchayat is 99302. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Dhekahan?
Addresses in Dhekahan usually carry one of these PIN codes: 845432, 845424. The nearest post office is Konhia (PIN 845432), about 1.9 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Dhekahan?
The DIGIPIN for Dhekahan is 232-KJT-KK6L. 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 Dhekahan from East Champaran?
Dhekahan is about 28 km south of East Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Kesaria block, it is about 8.2 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Dhekahan?
The nearest railway station to Dhekahan is Chakia (CAA), about 17 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kuria (KXR), 18 km; Katalpur Halt (KTLP), 18 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Dhekahan?
The nearest airport to Dhekahan is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 85 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 103 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Dhekahan, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Dhekahan is Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0NAYAGA), roughly 3.3 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Kesaria (IFSC CBIN0283606) and HDFC Bank, Kesaria (IFSC HDFC0008978). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Dhekahan?
There are 6 schools on record in Dhekahan: GMS Bankat, GMS Phultakiya, GPS Bankat Mafi, GPS Bankat Nizamat, GPS Mathia Harijan and NPS Bankat Harijan Tola.

### Which gram panchayats are near Dhekahan?
The closest gram panchayats to Dhekahan, as the crow flies, are Sarotar West (2.2 km), Medan Sirsiya (2.8 km), Ahiyapur (3.9 km), Darmaha (4.4 km) and South Gawandara (4.9 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Dhekahan Gram Panchayat?
Dhekahan Gram Panchayat scored 49.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 10th of 17 panchayats in Kesaria block.

### What is the altitude of Dhekahan above sea level?
Dhekahan is about 65 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 Dhekahan get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Dhekahan 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 Dhekahan?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Dhekahan, the land is 74% cropland, 21% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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