# Kalanaur Gram Panchayat, Makhdumpur, Jehanabad: Mukhiya Reeta Devi

> Kalanaur is a gram panchayat in Makhdumpur block of Jehanabad district, Bihar (LGD code 96219, PIN code 804421).
> It has 6 villages: Chistipur Pakri, Ikkil Dhonrha, Kalanaur, Kurtha, Marsua and others.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Reeta Devi 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 40 km north of Jehanabad district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Tehta (3.4 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Kalanaur / कलानौर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 96219
- **Block:** Makhdumpur
- **Anchal (Circle):** Makhdumpur
- **District:** Jehanabad
- **Division:** Magadh Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 6
- **Assembly Constituency:** Makhdumpur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jahanabad
- **MLA:** Subedar Das (Rashtriya Janata Dal)
- **MP:** Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal)
- **PIN code:** 804421
- **Coordinates:** 25.1057° N, 85.0174° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 10
- **Post Offices:** 6

## 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
- Chistipur Pakri (चिस्तिपुर पकरी)
- Ikkil Dhonrha (इक्किल धोंरहा)
- Kalanaur (कलानौर)
- Kurtha (कुर्ता)
- Marsua (मर्सुआ)
- Math Marsua (मैथ मर्सुआ)

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Kalanaur Gram Panchayat?
Reeta Devi was elected Mukhiya of Kalanaur Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Kalanaur?
Reeta Devi won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Kalanaur with 2,247 votes (40% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Kalanaur Gram Panchayat?
Kalanaur Gram Panchayat has 6 revenue villages: Chistipur Pakri, Ikkil Dhonrha, Kalanaur, Kurtha, Marsua and Math Marsua.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Kalanaur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Kalanaur was reserved for Scheduled Caste 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 Kalanaur?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Kalanaur beat the runner-up by 519 votes (9.3% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 5,586 valid votes were cast.

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

### Who is the MLA of Kalanaur?
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 Kalanaur in?
Kalanaur is in the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Kalanaur?
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 Kalanaur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Kalanaur Gram Panchayat is 96219. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Kalanaur?
The PIN code for Kalanaur is usually 804421. The nearest post office is Shadipur (PIN 804421), about 1.8 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Kalanaur?
The DIGIPIN for Kalanaur is 23P-MFL-LT4F. 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 Kalanaur from Jehanabad?
Kalanaur is about 40 km north of Jehanabad district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Makhdumpur block, it is about 4.3 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Kalanaur?
The nearest railway station to Kalanaur is Tehta (THA), about 3.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Makhdumpur Gaya (MDE), 5.0 km; Niyazipur Halt (NZP), 5.1 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Kalanaur?
The nearest airport to Kalanaur is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 41 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 54 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Kalanaur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Kalanaur is State Bank of India, Kurtha (IFSC SBIN0014319), roughly 1.2 km away. Other branches nearby: Union Bank of India, Kurtha (IFSC UBIN0536458) and State Bank of India, Bharthu (IFSC SBIN0015595). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Kalanaur?
There are 10 schools on record in Kalanaur: DR. Zameer Ahsan High School Dhorha, M.S.Dhorha, M.S.Marsua, N.P.S Maniyarganj SC, N.P.S. Misrouliya, P.S.Anandi Bigha, P.S.Kurtha Bazar, P.S.Maniyarganj and 2 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Kalanaur?
The closest gram panchayats to Kalanaur, as the crow flies, are Sugaon (2.5 km), E. Saren (2.8 km), Sumera (3.2 km), W. Saren (3.9 km) and Chhariyari (4.6 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kalanaur Gram Panchayat?
Kalanaur Gram Panchayat scored 44.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 19th of 22 panchayats in Makhdumpur block.

### What is the altitude of Kalanaur above sea level?
Kalanaur is about 77 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 11 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Kalanaur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kalanaur 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 Kalanaur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Kalanaur, the land is 86% cropland, 9% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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