# Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat, Pipra Kothi, East Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Veer Chapra is a gram panchayat in Pipra Kothi block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99406, PIN code 845416).
> It has 4 villages: Bir Chhapra, Chand Saraia, Majharia, Pipra Kothi.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Hemant Kumar 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).
> It is about 11 km east of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bangari (2.0 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Veer Chapra / विरछपरा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99406
- **Block:** Pipra Kothi
- **Anchal (Circle):** Piprakothi
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Motihari
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Purvi Champaran
- **MLA:** Pramod Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 845416
- **Coordinates:** 26.5507° N, 84.9356° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 10

## 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
- Bir Chhapra
- Chand Saraia
- Majharia (मझरिया)
- Pipra Kothi (पिपरा कोठी)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat?
Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat is in Pipra Kothi block of East Champaran district, Bihar, and comes under Piprakothi anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat?
Hemant Kumar was elected Mukhiya of Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Veer Chapra?
Hemant Kumar won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Veer Chapra with 4,531 votes (65% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat?
Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Bir Chhapra, Chand Saraia, Majharia and Pipra Kothi.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Veer Chapra reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Veer Chapra was reserved for Backward Classes. 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 Veer Chapra?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Veer Chapra beat the runner-up by 2,632 votes (37.7% of valid votes). There were 5 candidates in the race, and 6,987 valid votes were cast.

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

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

### Who is the MP of Veer Chapra?
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 Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat is 99406. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Veer Chapra?
The PIN code for Veer Chapra is usually 845416. The nearest post office is Sariyatpur Khan Tola (PIN 845416), about 6.4 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Veer Chapra?
The DIGIPIN for Veer Chapra is 232-FMP-62C2. 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 Veer Chapra from East Champaran?
Veer Chapra is about 11 km east of East Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Pipra Kothi block, it is about 1.7 km south.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Veer Chapra?
The nearest railway station to Veer Chapra is Bangari (BGAR), about 2.0 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kuwarchintawa (KPCM), 3.8 km; Jiwdhara (JDR), 4.5 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Veer Chapra?
The nearest airport to Veer Chapra is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 106 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 108 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Veer Chapra, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Veer Chapra is Bank of Baroda, Areraj (IFSC BARB0ARERAX), roughly 6.6 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.

### Which schools are there in Veer Chapra?
There are 10 schools on record in Veer Chapra: Bas Buniyadi School Pipra Kothi, GPS Baltharwa, Urdu, GPS Barkurwa, GPS Bir Chhapara, GPS Chand Saraiya Urdu, GPS Chand Saraiya, Girl, GPS Pipra Dih, Jawahar Navoday Vidyalaya Piprakothi and 2 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Veer Chapra?
The closest gram panchayats to Veer Chapra, as the crow flies, are Suraypur (2.8 km), Ramgarh Mahuawa (2.9 km), Salempur (3.0 km), Panditpur (3.9 km) and Harpur (4.2 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat?
Veer Chapra Gram Panchayat scored 51.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 5th of 6 panchayats in Pipra Kothi block.

### What is the altitude of Veer Chapra above sea level?
Veer Chapra 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 9 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Veer Chapra get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Veer Chapra 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 Veer Chapra?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Veer Chapra, the land is 70% cropland, 16% tree cover, 8% built-up land and 4% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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