# Pirari Gram Panchayat, Mainatand, West Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Pirari is a gram panchayat in Mainatand block of West Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 98653, PIN code 845306).
> It has 4 villages: Bahuarwa, Jhanjhri, Pirari, Singasani.
> It is in Sikta assembly constituency (MLA: Sammridh Varma, Janata Dal (United)) and Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Sunil Kumar).
> It is about 41 km north of West Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Marajdwa (12 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Pirari / पिरारी
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 98653
- **Block:** Mainatand
- **Anchal (Circle):** Mainatanr
- **District:** West Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Sikta
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Valmiki Nagar
- **MLA:** Sammridh Varma (Janata Dal (United))
- **MP:** Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 845306
- **Coordinates:** 27.1512° N, 84.6297° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 9
- **Post Offices:** 3

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Sammridh Varma (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/sammridh-varma-mla-sikta/
- **MP:** Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/sunil-kumar-mp-valmiki-nagar/

## Villages
- Bahuarwa (बहुअरवा)
- Jhanjhri
- Pirari (पिरारी)
- Singasani

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Pirari 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 Mainatand 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 Pirari Gram Panchayat?
Pirari Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Bahuarwa, Jhanjhri, Pirari and Singasani.

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

### Which assembly constituency does Pirari come under?
Pirari comes under the Sikta Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Pirari?
The MLA for Sikta is Sammridh Varma (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 97,173 votes (46.1%) and won by 47,144 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Pirari?
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 Pirari Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Pirari Gram Panchayat is 98653. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Pirari?
The PIN code for Pirari is usually 845306. The nearest post office is Bhaluahia (PIN 845306), about 1.7 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Pirari?
The DIGIPIN for Pirari is 23C-94L-FMM7. 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 Pirari from West Champaran?
Pirari is about 41 km north of West Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Mainatand block, it is about 1.2 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Pirari?
The nearest railway station to Pirari is Marajdwa (MRJD), about 12 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gokhula (GKA), 13 km; Sikta (STF), 15 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Pirari?
The nearest airport to Pirari is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 126 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 166 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Pirari, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Pirari is Central Bank of India, Chauhatta (IFSC CBIN0284966), roughly 12 km away. Other branches nearby: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Mathura (IFSC UTKS0001974) and State Bank of India, Sikta Bazar (IFSC SBIN0003004). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Pirari?
There are 9 schools on record in Pirari: Birbal Concept School, Govt. M.S. Jhanjhri, Govt. M.S. Pirari, Govt. P.S. Bazari Tola Pirari, Govt. P.S. Sinhasani, Govt. P.S. Ustad Bahuarwa, Laxmi Narayan Higher Secondary School, Pirari, Madarsa Noorul Islam Pindari and 1 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Pirari?
The closest gram panchayats to Pirari, as the crow flies, are Sakraul (3.4 km), Bastha (4.0 km), Purainiya (4.4 km), Barwa (4.4 km) and Inarwa (4.5 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Pirari Gram Panchayat?
Pirari Gram Panchayat scored 52.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 7th of 16 panchayats in Mainatand block.

### What is the altitude of Pirari above sea level?
Pirari is about 100 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 12 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Pirari get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Pirari gets about 1,220 mm of rain a year, 79% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 40°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Pirari?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Pirari, the land is 82% cropland, 13% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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