# Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat, Jogapatti, West Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Bhawanipur is a gram panchayat in Jogapatti block of West Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 98597, PIN code 845438).
> It has 4 villages: Bhawanipur, Dhabia, Jagdammapur, Konhra.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Urmila Devi was elected Mukhiya.
> It is in Lauriya assembly constituency (MLA: Vinay Bihari, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Sunil Kumar).
> It is about 11 km north-west of West Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Prajapati Halt (11 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Bhawanipur / भवानीपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 98597
- **Block:** Jogapatti
- **Anchal (Circle):** Jogapatti
- **District:** West Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Lauriya
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Valmiki Nagar
- **MLA:** Vinay Bihari (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 845438, 845452
- **Coordinates:** 26.8447° N, 84.3988° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 10
- **Post Offices:** 1

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Vinay Bihari (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/vinay-bihari-mla-lauriya/
- **MP:** Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/sunil-kumar-mp-valmiki-nagar/

## Villages
- Bhawanipur (भवानीपुर)
- Dhabia
- Jagdammapur
- Konhra

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

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

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Bhawanipur?
Urmila Devi won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Bhawanipur with 1,121 votes (16% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat?
Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Bhawanipur, Dhabia, Jagdammapur and Konhra.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Bhawanipur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Bhawanipur was reserved for Backward Class 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 Bhawanipur?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Bhawanipur beat the runner-up by 27 votes (0.4% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 6,974 valid votes were cast.

### Which assembly constituency does Bhawanipur come under?
Bhawanipur comes under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Bhawanipur?
The MLA for Lauriya is Vinay Bihari (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 96,510 votes (50.4%) and won by 26,966 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Bhawanipur?
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 Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat is 98597. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Bhawanipur?
Addresses in Bhawanipur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 845438, 845452. The nearest post office is Bhawanipur (PIN 845438), about 1.1 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Bhawanipur?
The DIGIPIN for Bhawanipur is 23C-KP4-83LJ. 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 Bhawanipur from West Champaran?
Bhawanipur is about 11 km north-west of West Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Jogapatti block, it is about 7.0 km south-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Bhawanipur?
The nearest railway station to Bhawanipur is Prajapati Halt (PJPI), about 11 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kumarbagh (KUMB), 12 km; Bettiah (BTH), 13 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Bhawanipur?
The nearest airport to Bhawanipur is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 95 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 155 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Bhawanipur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Bhawanipur is Bank of Baroda, Barwetsena (IFSC BARB0BARWET), roughly 11 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Ujjain Tola (IFSC BARB0BETTIA) and Bank of Baroda, Bettiah (IFSC BARB0DBBETT). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Bhawanipur?
There are 10 schools on record in Bhawanipur: A.T.Spublic School, Govt. P.S. Dhabia, Govt. P.S. Kohara Kanhi Tola, Govt. P.S.Bharpatia Bhawanipur, Govt. P.S.Bhawanipur SC Toli, Govt. U.M.S. Bhawanipur, Govt. U.M.S. Jagdambapur, Govt. U.M.S. Koharha Harijan Toli and 2 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Bhawanipur?
The closest gram panchayats to Bhawanipur, as the crow flies, are Dumri (2.3 km), Pipra Nawrangia (3.6 km), Bagahi Baghamberpur (3.9 km), Dakshini Patjirawa (4.2 km) and Uttari Patjirawa (4.2 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat?
Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat scored 55.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 6th of 18 panchayats in Jogapatti block.

### What is the altitude of Bhawanipur above sea level?
Bhawanipur is about 82 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 Bhawanipur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bhawanipur gets about 1,240 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bhawanipur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Bhawanipur, the land is 62% cropland, 31% tree cover and 6% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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