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

> Gonahi is a gram panchayat in Patahi block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99388, PIN code 843329).
> It has 5 villages: Chainpur, Gonahi, Gujraul, Mujia, Suga Pipar.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Geetaanjali Kumari was elected Mukhiya.
> 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 39 km east of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bairgania (20 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Gonahi / गोनाही
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99388
- **Block:** Patahi
- **Anchal (Circle):** Patahi
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Chiraia
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Sheohar
- **MLA:** Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 843329
- **Coordinates:** 26.5637° N, 85.2268° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 11
- **Post Offices:** 25

## 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
- Chainpur (चैनपुर)
- Gonahi (गोनाही)
- Gujraul
- Mujia
- Suga Pipar

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Gonahi Gram Panchayat?
Geetaanjali Kumari was elected Mukhiya of Gonahi Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Gonahi?
Geetaanjali Kumari won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Gonahi with 2,607 votes (40% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Gonahi Gram Panchayat?
Gonahi Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Chainpur, Gonahi, Gujraul, Mujia and Suga Pipar.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Gonahi reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Gonahi was reserved for women. 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 Gonahi?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Gonahi beat the runner-up by 883 votes (13.5% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 6,527 valid votes were cast.

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

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

### Who is the MP of Gonahi?
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 Gonahi Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Gonahi Gram Panchayat is 99388. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Gonahi?
The PIN code for Gonahi is usually 843329. The nearest post office is Bhatahan (PIN 843329), about 0.8 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Gonahi?
The DIGIPIN for Gonahi is 232-9PK-FJ35. 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 Gonahi from East Champaran?
Gonahi is about 39 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 4.0 km south-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Gonahi?
The nearest railway station to Gonahi is Bairgania (BGU), about 20 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gurhanwa (GRNA), 20 km; Mohini Mandal(H (MMDL), 21 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Gonahi?
The nearest airport to Gonahi is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 80 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 109 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Gonahi, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Gonahi is Central Bank of India, Devapur ,khori Pakar (IFSC CBIN0283005), roughly 3.1 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Dalpat Bishanpur (IFSC CBIN0283043) and Bank of Baroda, Jahangirpur, Bihar (IFSC BARB0JAHSHE). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Gonahi?
There are 11 schools on record in Gonahi: GMS Gonahi, GMS Mujia Urdu, GPS Chainpur Urdu, GPS Gonahi Girl, Madarsa Hashamiya Mujia, NPS Gonahi Bandh, NPS Mujia Pokharia Tola, NPS Rangpur Mushahar Toli and 3 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Gonahi?
The closest gram panchayats to Gonahi, as the crow flies, are Betauna (2.2 km), Sugia Katsari (3.3 km), Belahi Ram (3.8 km), Taj Pur (3.9 km) and Madhubani (4.0 km).

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Gonahi Gram Panchayat?
Gonahi Gram Panchayat scored 54.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 6th of 15 panchayats in Patahi block.

### What is the altitude of Gonahi above sea level?
Gonahi is about 68 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 6 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Gonahi get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Gonahi 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 Gonahi?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Gonahi, the land is 80% cropland, 16% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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