# Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat, Motihari, East Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Dhurwa Lakhaura is a gram panchayat in Motihari block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99362, PIN code 845414).
> It has one revenue village: Lakhoura.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Kishori Sahani was elected Mukhiya.
> It is in Motihari assembly constituency (MLA: Pramod Kumar, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Radha Mohan Singh).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Dhurwa Lakhaura / धुरवा लाखौरा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99362
- **Block:** Motihari
- **Anchal (Circle):** Motihari
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Motihari
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Purvi Champaran
- **MLA:** Pramod Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 845414, 845431

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Pramod Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/pramod-kumar-mla-motihari/
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/radha-mohan-singh-mp-purvi-champaran/

## Villages
- Lakhoura

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat?
Kishori Sahani was elected Mukhiya of Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Dhurwa Lakhaura?
Kishori Sahani won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Dhurwa Lakhaura with 2,160 votes (38% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat?
Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Lakhoura.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Dhurwa Lakhaura reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Dhurwa Lakhaura 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 Dhurwa Lakhaura?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Dhurwa Lakhaura beat the runner-up by 281 votes (4.9% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 5,707 valid votes were cast.

### Which assembly constituency does Dhurwa Lakhaura come under?
Dhurwa Lakhaura comes under the Motihari Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Dhurwa Lakhaura?
The MLA for Motihari is Pramod Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,06,080 votes (49.5%) and won by 13,563 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Dhurwa Lakhaura?
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 Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat is 99362. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Dhurwa Lakhaura?
Addresses in Dhurwa Lakhaura usually carry one of these PIN codes: 845414, 845431. The nearest post office is Majhaulia (PIN 845414), about 3.1 km away as the crow flies.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Dhurwa Lakhaura?
The nearest railway station to Dhurwa Lakhaura is Bapudham Motihari (BMKI), about 7.5 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bapudham Motihari (MKI), 7.5 km; Motihari Court (MCO), 8.0 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Dhurwa Lakhaura?
The nearest airport to Dhurwa Lakhaura is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 106 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 118 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Dhurwa Lakhaura, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Dhurwa Lakhaura is Bank of Baroda, Areraj (IFSC BARB0ARERAX), roughly 9.2 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Banjaria, Bihar (IFSC BARB0BANJAR) and Bank of Baroda, Motihari (IFSC BARB0DBMOTI). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat?
Dhurwa Lakhaura Gram Panchayat scored 60.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 1st of 16 panchayats in Motihari block.

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