# Chophla Gram Panchayat, Chakai, Jamui: Mukhiya Arun Kumar

> Chophla is a gram panchayat in Chakai block of Jamui district, Bihar (LGD code 96021, PIN code 811303).
> It has 18 villages: Tola Banpokhar, Tola Bhalua, Tola Chhata, Tola Chophla, Tola Deopanar and others.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Arun Kumar was elected Mukhiya.
> It is in Chakai assembly constituency (MLA: Savitri Devi, Rashtriya Janata Dal) and Jamui (Sc) Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Arun Bharti).
> It is about 41 km south-east of Jamui district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Talwa Bazar (15 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/bihar/jamui/chakai/chophla/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Chophla / चौफला
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 96021
- **Block:** Chakai
- **Anchal (Circle):** Chakai
- **District:** Jamui
- **Division:** Munger Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 18
- **Assembly Constituency:** Chakai
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jamui (Sc)
- **MLA:** Savitri Devi (Rashtriya Janata Dal)
- **MP:** Arun Bharti (Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas))
- **PIN code:** 811303, 813210
- **Coordinates:** 24.6097° N, 86.4471° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 9

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Savitri Devi (Rashtriya Janata Dal), https://zoloth.com/leaders/savitri-devi-mla-chakai/
- **MP:** Arun Bharti (Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/arun-bharti-mp-jamui-sc/

## Villages
- Tola Banpokhar (टोला बंपोखर)
- Tola Bhalua (टोला भलुआ)
- Tola Chhata (टोला छाता)
- Tola Chophla (टोला चोप्हला)
- Tola Deopanar (टोला देओपनर)
- Tola Durjanpotari (टोला दुर्जन्पोतरी)
- Tola Ganaiya (टोला गनैया)
- Tola Hethsapaha (टोला हेथ्सपाहा)
- Tola Khendubanwa (टोला खेंदुबंवा)
- Tola Kholhatanr (टोला खोल्हातान्र)
- Tola Khori (टोला खोरी)
- Tola Kokahara (टोला कोकहरा)
- Tola Muratanr (टोला मुरतान्र)
- Tola Murli (टोला मुरली)
- Tola Musardih (टोला मुसर्दिः)
- Tola Salaia (टोला सालिया)
- Tola Semra (टोला सेमरा)
- Tola Singhatanr (टोला सिंघतान्र)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Chophla Gram Panchayat?
Chophla Gram Panchayat is in Chakai block of Jamui district, Bihar, and comes under Chakai anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Chophla Gram Panchayat?
Arun Kumar was elected Mukhiya of Chophla Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Chophla?
Arun Kumar won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Chophla with 1,047 votes (35% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Chophla Gram Panchayat?
Chophla Gram Panchayat has 18 revenue villages: Tola Banpokhar, Tola Bhalua, Tola Chhata, Tola Chophla, Tola Deopanar, Tola Durjanpotari, Tola Ganaiya, Tola Hethsapaha, Tola Khendubanwa, Tola Kholhatanr, Tola Khori, Tola Kokahara, Tola Muratanr, Tola Murli, Tola Musardih and 3 more.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Chophla reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Chophla 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 Chophla?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Chophla beat the runner-up by 372 votes (12.6% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 2,957 valid votes were cast.

### Which assembly constituency does Chophla come under?
Chophla comes under the Chakai Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Chophla?
The MLA for Chakai is Savitri Devi (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 80,357 votes (34.5%) and won by 12,972 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chophla in?
Chophla is in the Jamui (Sc) Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Chophla?
The Member of Parliament for Jamui (Sc) is Arun Bharti (Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,09,046 votes (52.0%) and won by 1,12,482 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Chophla Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Chophla Gram Panchayat is 96021. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Chophla?
Addresses in Chophla usually carry one of these PIN codes: 811303, 813210. The nearest post office is Chakai (PIN 811303), about 8.9 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Chophla?
The DIGIPIN for Chophla is 25F-6L9-747M. 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 Chophla from Jamui?
Chophla is about 41 km south-east of Jamui district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Chakai block, it is about 6.3 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Chophla?
The nearest railway station to Chophla is Talwa Bazar (TLB), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Narganjo Halt (NRGO), 15 km; Simultala (STL), 15 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Chophla?
The nearest airport to Chophla is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 136 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 152 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Chophla, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Chophla is UCO Bank, Chakai (IFSC UCBA0000485), roughly 8.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Tola Khas Chakai (IFSC UTKS0001879) and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Tola Madhopur (IFSC UTKS0002147). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Chophla?
There are 9 schools on record in Chophla: M.S.Karangarh, N P S Simra, N.P.S.Khori, U.M.S Karmatanr, U.M.S. Lohasinghana, U.M.S.Baghapatar, U.M.S.Banpokhara, U.M.S.Chophla and 1 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Chophla?
The closest gram panchayats to Chophla, as the crow flies, are Bamdah (4.2 km), Thari (4.5 km), Chandrmandih (4.6 km), Chakai (6.3 km) and Nawadih Silfari (6.9 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Chophla Gram Panchayat?
Chophla Gram Panchayat scored 53.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 11th of 23 panchayats in Chakai block.

### What is the altitude of Chophla above sea level?
Chophla is about 306 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The terrain is uneven, rising and falling by about 47 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Chophla get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Chophla gets about 1,040 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Chophla?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Chophla, the land is 37% cropland and 6% tree cover, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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