# Devapur Gram Panchayat, Patahi, East Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Devapur is a gram panchayat in Patahi block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99387, PIN code 843335).
> It has 4 villages: Dewapur, Khori Pakar, Lahsania, Mohammadpur.
> 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 43 km east of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bairgania (13 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Devapur / देवपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99387
- **Block:** Patahi
- **Anchal (Circle):** Patahi
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Chiraia
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Sheohar
- **MLA:** Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 843335, 843329
- **Coordinates:** 26.6249° N, 85.2630° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 5

## 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
- Dewapur (देवापुर)
- Khori Pakar (खोरी पाकर)
- Lahsania
- Mohammadpur

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Devapur 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 Devapur Gram Panchayat?
Devapur Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Dewapur, Khori Pakar, Lahsania and Mohammadpur.

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

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

### Who is the MLA of Devapur?
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 Devapur in?
Devapur is in the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Devapur?
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 Devapur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Devapur Gram Panchayat is 99387. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Devapur?
Addresses in Devapur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 843335, 843329. The nearest post office is Barahi Jagdish (PIN 843335), about 4.8 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Devapur?
The DIGIPIN for Devapur is 232-97L-F2M4. 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 Devapur from East Champaran?
Devapur is about 43 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 7.9 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Devapur?
The nearest railway station to Devapur is Bairgania (BGU), about 13 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dhang (DAG), 14 km; Mohini Mandal(H (MMDL), 14 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Devapur?
The nearest airport to Devapur is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 81 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 116 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Devapur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Devapur is Bank of Baroda, Jahangirpur, Bihar (IFSC BARB0JAHSHE), roughly 10 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0MATSHE) and Bank of Baroda, Piprahi,bihar (IFSC BARB0PIPRAH). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Devapur?
There are 5 schools on record in Devapur: GMS Dewapur, GPS Lahsania Boy Urdu, GPS Lahsania Girl Urdu, NPS Dewapur South and UMS Khori Pakar.

### Which gram panchayats are near Devapur?
The closest gram panchayats to Devapur, as the crow flies, are Bhandar (2.0 km), Adouri (2.2 km), Jihuli North (3.6 km), Belwa (3.8 km) and Padumker (4.1 km).

### How can I complain about work in Devapur 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 Devapur 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 Devapur?
In Devapur, 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 Devapur?
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 Devapur, 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 Devapur?
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 Devapur?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district East Champaran, block Patahi and panchayat Devapur 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 Devapur meet?
The Gram Sabha of Devapur 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 Devapur?
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; Devapur is in the Chiraia assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Devapur Gram Panchayat?
Devapur Gram Panchayat scored 52.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 9th of 15 panchayats in Patahi block.

### What is the altitude of Devapur above sea level?
Devapur is about 70 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 16 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Devapur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Devapur 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 Devapur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Devapur, the land is 46% cropland, 37% tree cover, 3% built-up land and 10% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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