# Ratni Gram Panchayat, Ratni Faridpur, Jehanabad: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Ratni is a gram panchayat in Ratni Faridpur block of Jehanabad district, Bihar (LGD code 96248, PIN code 804426).
> It has 9 villages: Arif Chak, Chiksaura, Fauladpur, Ishahchak, Mahaddipur and others.
> It is in Jehanabad assembly constituency (MLA: Rahul Kumar, Rashtriya Janata Dal) and Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Surendra Prasad Yadav).
> It is about 46 km north of Jehanabad district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Tehta (13 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Ratni / रतनी
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 96248
- **Block:** Ratni Faridpur
- **Anchal (Circle):** Ratni Faridpur
- **District:** Jehanabad
- **Division:** Magadh Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 9
- **Assembly Constituency:** Jehanabad
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jahanabad
- **MLA:** Rahul Kumar (Rashtriya Janata Dal)
- **MP:** Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal)
- **PIN code:** 804426, 801304
- **Coordinates:** 25.1398° N, 84.8589° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 6

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

## Villages
- Arif Chak (आरिफ चक)
- Chiksaura (चिक्सौरा)
- Fauladpur (फौलादपुर)
- Ishahchak (ईशः चक)
- Mahaddipur (महाद्दिपुर)
- Nirpur (नीरपुर)
- Rakasia (राकसिया)
- Ratni (रतनी)
- Shahwazpur (शाह्वाज्पुर)

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Ratni Gram Panchayat?
We haven't verified the Mukhiya's name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat's profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Ratni Faridpur block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### How many villages are there in Ratni Gram Panchayat?
Ratni Gram Panchayat has 9 revenue villages: Arif Chak, Chiksaura, Fauladpur, Ishahchak, Mahaddipur, Nirpur, Rakasia, Ratni and Shahwazpur.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Ratni reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Ratni was reserved for Backward Classes. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Which assembly constituency does Ratni come under?
Ratni comes under the Jehanabad Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Ratni?
The MLA for Jehanabad is Rahul Kumar (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 86,402 votes (44.6%) and won by 793 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Ratni?
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 Ratni Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Ratni Gram Panchayat is 96248. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Ratni?
Addresses in Ratni usually carry one of these PIN codes: 804426, 801304. The nearest post office is Aiara (PIN 804426), about 2.7 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Ratni?
The DIGIPIN for Ratni is 23M-T89-F22M. 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 Ratni from Jehanabad?
Ratni is about 46 km north of Jehanabad district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Ratni Faridpur block, it is about 2.9 km south-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Ratni?
The nearest railway station to Ratni is Niyazipur Halt (NZP), about 13 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Tehta (THA), 13 km; Mai Halt (IAM), 13 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Ratni?
The nearest airport to Ratni is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 45 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 55 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Ratni, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Ratni is Indian Bank, Aiyara (IFSC IDIB000A546), roughly 3.5 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Kohraul (IFSC IDIB000K731) and Bank of Baroda, Arwal,bihar (IFSC BARB0ARWALX). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Ratni?
There are 6 schools on record in Ratni: M.S.Ratni Khajurbana, Nav.P.S. Parsan Bigha, P.S. Sahwajpur, P.S.Fauladpur-Urdu, U.M.S Darogabigha and U.M.S.Chiksaura.

### Which gram panchayats are near Ratni?
The closest gram panchayats to Ratni, as the crow flies, are Uchita (2.4 km), Pandaul (2.6 km), Kansua (2.8 km), Sachae Panchaya (3.4 km) and Sesamba (3.6 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Ratni Gram Panchayat?
Ratni Gram Panchayat scored 43.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 13th of 14 panchayats in Ratni Faridpur block.

### What is the altitude of Ratni above sea level?
Ratni is about 75 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 8 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Ratni get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Ratni 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 Ratni?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Ratni, the land is 88% cropland, 8% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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