# Rakhahi Gram Panchayat, Narkatiaganj, West Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Rakhahi is a gram panchayat in Narkatiaganj block of West Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 98709, PIN code 845104).
> It has 8 villages: Auraia, Bairia, Barwa, Champapur, Motihari and others.
> It is in Narkatiaganj assembly constituency (MLA: Sanjay Kumar Pandey, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Sunil Kumar).
> It is about 35 km north of West Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Gokhula (4.7 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Rakhahi / रखही चम्पापुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 98709
- **Block:** Narkatiaganj
- **Anchal (Circle):** Narkatiaganj
- **District:** West Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 8
- **Assembly Constituency:** Narkatiaganj
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Valmiki Nagar
- **MLA:** Sanjay Kumar Pandey (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 845104, 845451
- **Coordinates:** 27.1120° N, 84.5343° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 13
- **Post Offices:** 3

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Sanjay Kumar Pandey (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/sanjay-kumar-pandey-mla-narkatiaganj/
- **MP:** Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/sunil-kumar-mp-valmiki-nagar/

## Villages
- Auraia
- Bairia (बैरिया)
- Barwa (बरवा)
- Champapur (चम्पापुर)
- Motihari
- Nankar
- Rakhahi (रखही चम्पापुर)
- Sisai (सिसई)

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

### Who is the Mukhiya of Rakhahi 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 Narkatiaganj 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 Rakhahi Gram Panchayat?
Rakhahi Gram Panchayat has 8 revenue villages: Auraia, Bairia, Barwa, Champapur, Motihari, Nankar, Rakhahi and Sisai.

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

### Which assembly constituency does Rakhahi come under?
Rakhahi comes under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Rakhahi?
The MLA for Narkatiaganj is Sanjay Kumar Pandey (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,00,044 votes (50.9%) and won by 26,458 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Rakhahi?
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 Rakhahi Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Rakhahi Gram Panchayat is 98709. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Rakhahi?
Addresses in Rakhahi usually carry one of these PIN codes: 845104, 845451. The nearest post office is Sisai (PIN 845104), about 0.1 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Rakhahi?
The DIGIPIN for Rakhahi is 23C-CPM-KT28. 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 Rakhahi from West Champaran?
Rakhahi is about 35 km north of West Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Narkatiaganj block, it is about 5.1 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Rakhahi?
The nearest railway station to Rakhahi is Gokhula (GKA), about 4.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE), 7.0 km; Narkatiaganj Jn (NRKG), 7.0 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Rakhahi?
The nearest airport to Rakhahi is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 115 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 171 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Rakhahi, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Rakhahi is Central Bank of India, Chauhatta (IFSC CBIN0284966), roughly 4.7 km away. Other branches nearby: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Mathura (IFSC UTKS0001974) and AU Small Finance Bank, Narkatiyaganj (IFSC AUBL0004264). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Rakhahi?
There are 13 schools on record in Rakhahi: Govt. P.S. Budhwa, Govt. P.S. Kurmi Tola, Govt. P.S. Mangrahari, Govt. P.S. Mangrahari Bairia, Govt. P.S. Nanhkar, Govt. P.S. Pakahwa Tola, Govt. P.S. Shekh Toli Rakhahi, Govt. U.M.S. Motihari and 5 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Rakhahi?
The closest gram panchayats to Rakhahi, as the crow flies, are Bhasurari (2.7 km), Shikarpur (3.6 km), Keshariya (4.1 km), Barwa Barauli (4.2 km) and Nautanwa (5.4 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Rakhahi Gram Panchayat?
Rakhahi Gram Panchayat scored 54.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 13th of 27 panchayats in Narkatiaganj block.

### What is the altitude of Rakhahi above sea level?
Rakhahi is about 86 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 Rakhahi get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Rakhahi 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 Rakhahi?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Rakhahi, the land is 84% cropland, 12% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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