# Rupwalia Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha, West Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Rupwalia is a gram panchayat in Gaunaha block of West Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 98590, PIN code 845455).
> It has 7 villages: Baswaria, Dumri, Harkatwa, Rupaulia, Sarpharwa and others.
> It is in Ramnagar assembly constituency (MLA: Nand Kishor Ram, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Sunil Kumar).
> It is about 54 km north of West Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Gawnaha (3.7 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Rupwalia / रुपौलिया
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 98590
- **Block:** Gaunaha
- **Anchal (Circle):** Gaunaha
- **District:** West Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 7
- **Assembly Constituency:** Ramnagar
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Valmiki Nagar
- **MLA:** Nand Kishor Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 845455
- **Coordinates:** 27.2886° N, 84.4898° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 9

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Nand Kishor Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/nand-kishor-ram-mla-ramnagar/
- **MP:** Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/sunil-kumar-mp-valmiki-nagar/

## Villages
- Baswaria
- Dumri (डुमरी)
- Harkatwa
- Rupaulia
- Sarpharwa
- Semri (सेमरी)
- Tara (तारा)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Rupwalia Gram Panchayat?
Rupwalia Gram Panchayat is in Gaunaha block of West Champaran district, Bihar, and comes under Gaunaha anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Rupwalia 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 Gaunaha 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 Rupwalia Gram Panchayat?
Rupwalia Gram Panchayat has 7 revenue villages: Baswaria, Dumri, Harkatwa, Rupaulia, Sarpharwa, Semri and Tara.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Rupwalia reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Rupwalia was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Which assembly constituency does Rupwalia come under?
Rupwalia comes under the Ramnagar Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Rupwalia?
The MLA for Ramnagar is Nand Kishor Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,15,214 votes (54.1%) and won by 35,680 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rupwalia in?
Rupwalia is in the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Rupwalia?
The Member of Parliament for Valmiki Nagar is Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,23,422 votes (47.5%) and won by 98,675 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Rupwalia Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Rupwalia Gram Panchayat is 98590. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Rupwalia?
The PIN code for Rupwalia is usually 845455. The nearest post office is Bhitiharwa Ashram (PIN 845455), about 5.4 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Rupwalia?
The DIGIPIN for Rupwalia is 2CM-M4L-K26L. 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 Rupwalia from West Champaran?
Rupwalia is about 54 km north of West Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Gaunaha block, it is about 4.6 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Rupwalia?
The nearest railway station to Rupwalia is Gawnaha (GAH), about 3.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Amolwa (AMO), 8.7 km; Bhikhna Thori (BKF), 13 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Rupwalia?
The nearest airport to Rupwalia is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 120 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 187 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Rupwalia, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Rupwalia is AU Small Finance Bank, Narkatiyaganj (IFSC AUBL0004264), roughly 16 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Narkatiyaganj (IFSC BARB0NARKAT) and Bandhan Bank, Dhum Nagar (IFSC BDBL0001432). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Rupwalia?
There are 9 schools on record in Rupwalia: Govt. P.S. Basawaria Mushahar Toli, Govt. P.S. Dumri, Govt. P.S. Harkatwa, Govt. P.S. Harpur Ghotha, Govt. P.S. Sarpharwa, Govt. P.S. Simari Dusad Toli, Govt. U.M.S. Rupaulia, Govt. U.M.S. Tara Basawaria and 1 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Rupwalia?
The closest gram panchayats to Rupwalia, as the crow flies, are Gaunaha (2.4 km), Shitthi (3.1 km), Belsandi (4.8 km), Bhitiharwa (5.5 km) and Domath (6.6 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Rupwalia Gram Panchayat?
Rupwalia Gram Panchayat scored 58.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 2nd of 18 panchayats in Gaunaha block.

### What is the altitude of Rupwalia above sea level?
Rupwalia is about 108 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 16 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Rupwalia get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Rupwalia gets about 1,330 mm of rain a year, 80% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 45°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Rupwalia?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Rupwalia, the land is 87% cropland, 9% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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