# Pokhara Gram Panchayat, Kotwa, East Champaran: Mukhiya Mukhlal Ram

> Pokhara is a gram panchayat in Kotwa block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99323, PIN code 845429).
> It has 4 villages: Dipau, Pokhra, Talwa, Talwa Pokhar.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Mukhlal Ram was elected Mukhiya.
> 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 9.5 km south of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bangari (9.6 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Pokhara / पोखरा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99323
- **Block:** Kotwa
- **Anchal (Circle):** Kotwa
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Kalyanpur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Purvi Champaran
- **MLA:** Sachindra Prasad Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 845429, 845415
- **Coordinates:** 26.4980° N, 84.8363° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 11

## 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
- Dipau
- Pokhra (पोखरा)
- Talwa
- Talwa Pokhar

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Pokhara Gram Panchayat?
Mukhlal Ram was elected Mukhiya of Pokhara Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Pokhara?
Mukhlal Ram won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Pokhara with 2,594 votes (49% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Pokhara Gram Panchayat?
Pokhara Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Dipau, Pokhra, Talwa and Talwa Pokhar.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Pokhara reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Pokhara was reserved for Scheduled Castes. 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 Pokhara?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Pokhara beat the runner-up by 253 votes (4.8% of valid votes). There were 10 candidates in the race, and 5,276 valid votes were cast.

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

### Who is the MLA of Pokhara?
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 Pokhara in?
Pokhara is in the Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Pokhara?
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 Pokhara Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Pokhara Gram Panchayat is 99323. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Pokhara?
Addresses in Pokhara usually carry one of these PIN codes: 845429, 845415. The nearest post office is MBBathana (PIN 845429), about 3.3 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Pokhara?
The DIGIPIN for Pokhara is 233-727-5CP4. 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 Pokhara from East Champaran?
Pokhara is about 9.5 km south of East Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Pokhara?
The nearest railway station to Pokhara is Bangari (BGAR), about 9.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kuwarchintawa (KPCM), 11 km; Jiwdhara (JDR), 12 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Pokhara?
The nearest airport to Pokhara is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 104 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 113 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Pokhara, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Pokhara is Central Bank of India, Pipra (IFSC CBIN0284560), roughly 5.4 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Surajpur (IFSC IDIB000S799) and State Bank of India, Chandrahiya (IFSC SBIN0015600). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Pokhara?
There are 11 schools on record in Pokhara: GPS Dipau, GPS Pokhara Shekh Toli Urdu, GPS Talwa, Gyan Ganga Public School, NPS Dipau Dusadh Toli Ward NO-1, NPS Koirgawa Mushar Toli, NPS Pokhara Ward NO9, NPS Talwa Nadikanhi and 3 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Pokhara?
The closest gram panchayats to Pokhara, as the crow flies, are Ahiraulia (3.0 km), Jasauli (3.4 km), Kotwa (3.8 km), Maharani Bhopat (4.2 km) and Dumra (4.2 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Pokhara Gram Panchayat?
Pokhara Gram Panchayat scored 46.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 14th of 16 panchayats in Kotwa block.

### What is the altitude of Pokhara above sea level?
Pokhara is about 66 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 Pokhara get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Pokhara 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 Pokhara?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Pokhara, the land is 69% cropland, 23% tree cover and 7% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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