# Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat, Modanganj, Jehanabad: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Bandhu Ganj is a gram panchayat in Modanganj block of Jehanabad district, Bihar (LGD code 96231, PIN code 801110).
> It has 7 villages: Anatpur, Bandhuganj, Barki Akauna, Chhotki Akauna, Dayalpur and others.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Pradeep Kumar was elected Mukhiya.
> It is in Ghosi assembly constituency (MLA: Rituraj Kumar, Janata Dal (United)) and Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Surendra Prasad Yadav).
> It is about 54 km north of Jehanabad district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Aungari Dham (7.6 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Bandhu Ganj / बंधुगंज
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 96231
- **Block:** Modanganj
- **Anchal (Circle):** Modanganj
- **District:** Jehanabad
- **Division:** Magadh Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 7
- **Assembly Constituency:** Ghosi
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jahanabad
- **MLA:** Rituraj Kumar (Janata Dal (United))
- **MP:** Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal)
- **PIN code:** 801110, 847103
- **Coordinates:** 25.2173° N, 85.1566° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 14
- **Post Offices:** 2

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Rituraj Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/rituraj-kumar-mla-ghosi/
- **MP:** Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal), https://zoloth.com/leaders/surendra-prasad-yadav-mp-jahanabad/

## Villages
- Anatpur (अनतपुर)
- Bandhuganj (बंधुगंज)
- Barki Akauna (बर्की अकौना)
- Chhotki Akauna (छोटकी अकौना)
- Dayalpur (दयालपुर)
- Mandai (मंदी)
- Pariawan (परिअवान)

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat?
Pradeep Kumar was elected Mukhiya of Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Bandhu Ganj?
Pradeep Kumar won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Bandhu Ganj with 1,585 votes (32% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat?
Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat has 7 revenue villages: Anatpur, Bandhuganj, Barki Akauna, Chhotki Akauna, Dayalpur, Mandai and Pariawan.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Bandhu Ganj reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Bandhu Ganj 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 Bandhu Ganj?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Bandhu Ganj beat the runner-up by 388 votes (7.8% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 5,002 valid votes were cast.

### Which assembly constituency does Bandhu Ganj come under?
Bandhu Ganj comes under the Ghosi Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Bandhu Ganj?
The MLA for Ghosi is Rituraj Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 80,740 votes (47.1%) and won by 11,929 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bandhu Ganj in?
Bandhu Ganj is in the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Bandhu Ganj?
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 Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat is 96231. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Bandhu Ganj?
Addresses in Bandhu Ganj usually carry one of these PIN codes: 801110, 847103. The nearest post office is Kurkuri (PIN 801110), about 1.0 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Bandhu Ganj?
The DIGIPIN for Bandhu Ganj is 23P-5JL-JF58. 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 Bandhu Ganj from Jehanabad?
Bandhu Ganj is about 54 km north of Jehanabad district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Modanganj block, it is about 4.4 km south.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Bandhu Ganj?
The nearest railway station to Bandhu Ganj is Aungari Dham (ANGM), about 7.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ekangarsarai (EKR), 7.6 km; Khurrampur (KAMR), 8.5 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Bandhu Ganj?
The nearest airport to Bandhu Ganj is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 42 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 57 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Bandhu Ganj, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Bandhu Ganj is State Bank of India, Nadaul (IFSC SBIN0017421), roughly 2.5 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Karpi (IFSC SBIN0065130) and Union Bank of India, Keyal Branch (IFSC UBIN0572691). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Bandhu Ganj?
There are 14 schools on record in Bandhu Ganj: D.N. High School Bandhu Ganj, K.P.S. Bandhuganj, M.S.Akauna Mananpur, M.S.Bandhuganj, Mahath Keshaw Das Plus 2 High School Bharthu, N.P.S Mandai, N.P.S Mokamabigha, Nav Srijit Prathmik Vidyalay Milkipar and 6 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Bandhu Ganj?
The closest gram panchayats to Bandhu Ganj, as the crow flies, are Keshopur (2.6 km), Gyas Pur (3.5 km), Shahpur (3.5 km), Modan Ganj (3.7 km) and Soniyawan (3.7 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat?
Bandhu Ganj Gram Panchayat scored 52.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 1st of 8 panchayats in Modanganj block.

### What is the altitude of Bandhu Ganj above sea level?
Bandhu Ganj is about 64 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 Bandhu Ganj get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bandhu Ganj 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 Bandhu Ganj?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Bandhu Ganj, the land is 76% cropland, 16% tree cover, 4% built-up land and 2% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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