# Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat, Patahi, East Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Bara Shankar is a gram panchayat in Patahi block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99384, PIN code 843124).
> It has 3 villages: Chkitval, Kalyanpur, Mohamadpur.
> It is in Chiraia assembly constituency (MLA: Lal Babu Prasad Gupta, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Lovely Anand).
> It is about 36 km east of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Gurhanwa (15 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Bara Shankar / बारा शंकर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99384
- **Block:** Patahi
- **Anchal (Circle):** Patahi
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 3
- **Assembly Constituency:** Chiraia
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Sheohar
- **MLA:** Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 843124, 845427
- **Coordinates:** 26.6113° N, 85.1951° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 4

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/lal-babu-prasad-gupta-mla-chiraia/
- **MP:** Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/lovely-anand-mp-sheohar/

## Villages
- Chkitval
- Kalyanpur (कल्यानपुर)
- Mohamadpur

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Bara Shankar 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 Patahi 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 Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Chkitval, Kalyanpur and Mohamadpur.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Bara Shankar reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Bara Shankar was reserved for women. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Which assembly constituency does Bara Shankar come under?
Bara Shankar comes under the Chiraia Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Bara Shankar?
The MLA for Chiraia is Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 90,572 votes (45.7%) and won by 39,360 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara Shankar in?
Bara Shankar is in the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Bara Shankar?
The Member of Parliament for Sheohar is Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,76,612 votes (45.2%) and won by 29,143 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat is 99384. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Bara Shankar?
Addresses in Bara Shankar usually carry one of these PIN codes: 843124, 845427. The nearest post office is Kathaiya (PIN 843124), about 1.1 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Bara Shankar?
The DIGIPIN for Bara Shankar is 232-94F-456L. 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 Bara Shankar from East Champaran?
Bara Shankar is about 36 km east of East Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Patahi block, it is about 2.7 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Bara Shankar?
The nearest railway station to Bara Shankar is Gurhanwa (GRNA), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bairgania (BGU), 16 km; Kundwa Chainpur (KWC), 18 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Bara Shankar?
The nearest airport to Bara Shankar is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 86 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 114 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Bara Shankar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Bara Shankar is State Bank of India, Patahi (IFSC SBIN0002989), roughly 7.8 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Bokanekalan (IFSC SBIN0008174) and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Baluwa (IFSC UTKS0001878). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Bara Shankar?
There are 4 schools on record in Bara Shankar: GPS Mohamadpur Girl Urdu, Madrasa Islamiya Arabiya Mohammadpur, NPS Mohamadpur Dhobi Tola and UMS Mohamadpur Boy.

### Which gram panchayats are near Bara Shankar?
The closest gram panchayats to Bara Shankar, as the crow flies, are Saria Gopal (1.8 km), Nanfarwa (1.8 km), Padumker (3.2 km), Balua Gowabari (3.2 km) and Bakhri (3.3 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat?
Bara Shankar Gram Panchayat scored 52.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 10th of 15 panchayats in Patahi block.

### What is the altitude of Bara Shankar above sea level?
Bara Shankar is about 70 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 Bara Shankar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bara Shankar gets about 1,220 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 45°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bara Shankar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Bara Shankar, the land is 77% cropland, 17% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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