# Amthua Gram Panchayat, Kako, Jehanabad: Mukhiya Meraj Ahmed

> Amthua is a gram panchayat in Kako block of Jehanabad district, Bihar (LGD code 96193, PIN code 804420).
> It has 8 villages: Amthua, Chhotki Kanauli, Habibpur, Haji Sarai, Kazi Sarai and others.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Meraj Ahmed was elected Mukhiya.
> It is in Makhdumpur assembly constituency (MLA: Subedar Das, Rashtriya Janata Dal) and Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Surendra Prasad Yadav).
> It is about 47 km north of Jehanabad district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Mai Halt (9.8 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Amthua / अमथुआ
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 96193
- **Block:** Kako
- **Anchal (Circle):** Kako
- **District:** Jehanabad
- **Division:** Magadh Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 8
- **Assembly Constituency:** Makhdumpur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jahanabad
- **MLA:** Subedar Das (Rashtriya Janata Dal)
- **MP:** Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal)
- **PIN code:** 804420, 804406
- **Coordinates:** 25.1612° N, 85.0851° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 12

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Subedar Das (Rashtriya Janata Dal), https://zoloth.com/leaders/subedar-das-mla-makhdumpur/
- **MP:** Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal), https://zoloth.com/leaders/surendra-prasad-yadav-mp-jahanabad/

## Villages
- Amthua (अम्थुआ)
- Chhotki Kanauli (छोटकी कनौली)
- Habibpur (हबीबपुर)
- Haji Sarai (हाजी सारे)
- Kazi Sarai (काजी सारे)
- Khapura (खपुर)
- Madarpur (मदारपुर)
- Mehdi chak (मेहदी चक)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Amthua Gram Panchayat?
Amthua Gram Panchayat is in Kako block of Jehanabad district, Bihar, and comes under Kako anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Amthua Gram Panchayat?
Meraj Ahmed was elected Mukhiya of Amthua Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Amthua?
Meraj Ahmed won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Amthua with 1,948 votes (36% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Amthua Gram Panchayat?
Amthua Gram Panchayat has 8 revenue villages: Amthua, Chhotki Kanauli, Habibpur, Haji Sarai, Kazi Sarai, Khapura, Madarpur and Mehdi chak.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Amthua reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Amthua 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 Amthua?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Amthua beat the runner-up by 624 votes (11.6% of valid votes). There were 6 candidates in the race, and 5,402 valid votes were cast.

### Which assembly constituency does Amthua come under?
Amthua comes under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Amthua?
The MLA for Makhdumpur is Subedar Das (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 74,769 votes (44.9%) and won by 1,830 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Amthua in?
Amthua is in the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Amthua?
The Member of Parliament for Jahanabad is Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,43,035 votes (47.9%) and won by 1,42,591 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Amthua Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Amthua Gram Panchayat is 96193. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Amthua?
Addresses in Amthua usually carry one of these PIN codes: 804420, 804406. The nearest post office is Kazisarai (PIN 804420), about 2.1 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Amthua?
The DIGIPIN for Amthua is 23P-4M7-6549. 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 Amthua from Jehanabad?
Amthua is about 47 km north of Jehanabad district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Kako block, it is about 6.3 km south-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Amthua?
The nearest railway station to Amthua is Mai Halt (IAM), about 9.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Niyazipur Halt (NZP), 9.9 km; Jehanabad Court (JNDO), 11 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Amthua?
The nearest airport to Amthua is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 48 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 48 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Amthua, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Amthua is Indian Bank, Newari (IFSC IDIB000N069), roughly 5.9 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Shakurabad (IFSC SBIN0018421) and Indian Bank, Golakpur (IFSC IDIB000G588). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Amthua?
There are 12 schools on record in Amthua: Girls Urdu U.M.S.Amthua, N.P.S Ghuran Bigha, N.P.S Naryan Bigha, N.P.S Saidpur, P.S.Amthua-Urdu-Boys, P.S.Madarpur-Urdu, PS Mahamadpur, Raj Kiyekrit High School Barhuana and 4 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Amthua?
The closest gram panchayats to Amthua, as the crow flies, are Golakpur (1.9 km), Ghoshi (2.6 km), Lakhawar (3.0 km), Suleman Pur (3.8 km) and Ahiasa (3.8 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Amthua Gram Panchayat?
Amthua Gram Panchayat scored 50.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 4th of 14 panchayats in Kako block.

### What is the altitude of Amthua above sea level?
Amthua is about 69 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 10 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Amthua get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Amthua gets about 990 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Amthua?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Amthua, the land is 82% cropland, 10% tree cover and 6% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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