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Bhadar is a development block in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, with 53 gram panchayats and 84 villages (LGD code 1581). This directory lists 46 schools, 15 post offices and 48 polling centres here.
About Bhadar Block
Bhadar (भादर) is a development block in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, part of the Ayodhya Division. It’s the middle tier of Panchayati Raj: the elected Kshetra Panchayat is headed by the Block Pramukh, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) runs the block office. LGD code: 1581.
Bhadar block has 53 gram panchayats covering 84 revenue villages. By number of panchayats it ranks 8 of the 13 blocks in Amethi district. Its villages come under Amethi tehsil.
As the crow flies, Bhadar is about 17 km east of Amethi headquarters.
In Vidhan Sabha elections, the block is part of Amethi, Lambhua and Haidergarh.
Bhadar at a glance
| Name | Bhadar / भादर |
|---|---|
| Type | Block |
| LGD code | 1581 |
| District | Amethi |
| Division | Ayodhya Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 53 |
| Villages | 84 |
| Coordinates | 26.1350° N, 81.9651° E |
| Schools | 46 |
| Post Offices | 15 |
| Polling Centres | 48 |
Map of Bhadar
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Bhadar Block Gram Panchayat List
Bhadar Block has 53 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agresar | अग्रेसर | 2 | 90974 |
| Alampur | आलमपुर | 2 | 90975 |
| Amtahi | अमटाही | 1 | 90976 |
| Bahadurpur | – | 1 | 269211 |
| Baidhik Pur | बैधिकपुर | 2 | 90977 |
| Balipur Duhiya | बालीपुर डुहिया | 2 | 90978 |
| Bhadar | भादर | 2 | 90979 |
| Bhadaw | भदाव | 1 | 90980 |
| Bhagi Pur | भागीपुर | 2 | 90981 |
| Bhava Pur | भावापुर | 2 | 90982 |
| Bhewyi | भेवई | 1 | 90984 |
| Bhojpur | भोजपुर | 2 | 90983 |
| Cheera | छीड़ा | 1 | 90985 |
| Dahiyawa | दहियावॉ | 2 | 90986 |
| Dasaipur | दसईपुर | 1 | 90987 |
| Demma | – | 1 | 268645 |
| Durga Pur | दुर्गापुर | 1 | 90988 |
| Gaji Pur | गाजीपुर | 2 | 90989 |
| Ghorha | घोरहा | 1 | 90990 |
| Guduri | गुडुरी | 2 | 90991 |
| Ismail Pur | इस्माइलपुर | 3 | 90992 |
| Kalyanpur | कल्यानपुर | 1 | 90993 |
| Kastoori Pur | कस्तुरीपुर | 2 | 90994 |
| Khajha | – | 3 | 272095 |
| Khanapur | खानापुर | 2 | 90995 |
| Kharg Pur | खरगीपुर | 1 | 90996 |
| Khargipur | खरगपुर | 2 | 90997 |
| Kurang | – | 1 | 269240 |
| Lahna | लहना | 2 | 90998 |
| Mangra | मंगरा | 1 | 90999 |
| Mavaiya | मवइया | 1 | 91000 |
| Mochwa | मोचवा | 3 | 91001 |
| Narbahan Pur | नरवहनपुर | 2 | 91002 |
| Narhar Pur | नरहरपुर | 1 | 91003 |
| Neudhya | – | 1 | 91004 |
| Ngardeeh | नगरडीह | 2 | 91005 |
| Parsoyia | परसोइया | 2 | 91006 |
| Piper Pur | पीपरपुर | 1 | 91007 |
| Raipur | रायपुर | 1 | 91010 |
| Ramchandra Pur | रामचन्द्रपुर | 2 | 91008 |
| Rata Pur | रतापुर | 1 | 91009 |
| Rewda | रेवड़ा | 1 | 91011 |
| Sangapur | सांगापुर | 2 | 91012 |
| Sansari Pur | संसारीपुर | 3 | 91013 |
| Sariyya | – | 3 | 269256 |
| Sawangee | सवनगी | 1 | 91014 |
| Sigthee | – | 1 | 272099 |
| Sonaari Kalan | सोनारीकला | 1 | 91015 |
| Sonari | सोनारी | 2 | 91016 |
| Teekarma Phi | – | 1 | 91017 |
| Trilok Pur | त्रिलोकपुर | 1 | 91018 |
| Trishundi | त्रिसुंडी | 1 | 91019 |
| Vasdevpur | वासदेवपुर | 1 | 91020 |
Population of Bhadar
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Amethi district, where Bhadar is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Amethi |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 63.3% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 34.6% |
| Institutional births | 90.8% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 75.9% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 35.8% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 46.1% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 26.4% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 60.9% |
| Households with electricity | 92.3% |
| Households with health insurance | 20.9% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.7% |
Work and livelihood
Amethi district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Moonj products. If you work in this trade in Bhadar, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
As in most of rural Uttar Pradesh, people around Bhadar live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard and pulses in the Rabi season, paddy, maize or sugarcane in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.
Bhadar Block office: BDO and contacts
The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Bhadar block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Kshetra Panchayat, made up of directly elected members and the Gram Pradhans of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Block Pramukh and approves the block development plan.
Go to the Bhadar block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076.
Bhadar Block Pramukh and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | Amethi | Maharaji Prajapati (Samajwadi Party) | Amethi |
| 190 | Lambhua | Sitaram Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Sultanpur |
| 272 | Haidergarh | Dinesh Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Barabanki |
Women's representation in Bhadar
Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Panchayats headed by a woman
- 43.4%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
- Women among ward members
- 44%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
23 of the 53 gram panchayats in Bhadar have a woman Pradhan (43%), well ahead of the Uttar Pradesh share of 35%. 2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Women make up 43.7% of the 662 ward members across Bhadar's gram panchayats, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh share of 40.1%. Going by the education recorded for each Pradhan, 72% of the panchayat heads in Bhadar studied to class 9 or beyond and 23% are graduates.
Panchayat elections
- Pradhan seats won by women
- 51%2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
- Candidates per Pradhan seat
- 8.22021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
Women won 27 of the 53 Pradhan seats in Bhadar in the 2021 panchayat election (51%), 9 of them on seats not reserved for women; in 2015 the share was 40%. 2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 8.2 candidates stood for each Pradhan's seat in Bhadar, against 7.5 across Uttar Pradesh. 48% of the 437 candidates for Pradhan in Bhadar in 2021 were women.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Bhadar
Bhadar Block has 48 panchayat polling centres notified by the State Election Commission. Here they are, panchayat by panchayat:
| Name | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|
| Juniyar Ha Skul Dulharay Bhadar जूनियर हा स्कूल दूल्हाराय भादर | Gaji Pur |
| Ka0juniyar Haiskul Bhadar क0जूनियर हाईस्कूल भादर | Bhadar |
| Panchayat Bhavan Piparapur पंचायत भवन पीपरपुर | Piper Pur |
| Panchayat Ghar Trilokapur पंचायत घर त्रिलोकपुर | Trilok Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Agresar प्राथमिक पाठशाला अग्रेसर | Agresar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Amatahi प्राथमिक पाठशाला अमटाही | Amtahi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Baidhikapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला बैधिकपुर | Baidhik Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Balipur Duhiya प्राथमिक पाठशाला बालीपुर डुहिया | Balipur Duhiya |
| Prathamik Pathashala Basudevapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला बासुदेवपुर | Vasdevpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhadav प्राथमिक पाठशाला भदाव | Bhadaw |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhagipur प्राथमिक पाठशाला भागीपुर | Bhagi Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhaisaha प्राथमिक पाठशाला भैसहा | Alampur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhavapur Pure Ojha प्राथमिक पाठशाला भावापुर पूरे ओझा | Bhava Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhevai प्राथमिक पाठशाला भेवई | Bhewyi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhojapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला भोजपुर | Bhojpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chhida प्राथमिक पाठशाला छीडा | Cheera |
| Prathamik Pathashala Dahiyavan प्राथमिक पाठशाला दहियावां | Dahiyawa |
| Prathamik Pathashala Dasaipur प्राथमिक पाठशाला दसईपुर | Dasaipur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Durgapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला दुर्गापुर | Durga Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ghoraha प्राथमिक पाठशाला घोरहा | Ghorha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ismailapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला इस्माइलपुर | Ismail Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kalyanapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला कल्यानपुर | Kalyanpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kasturipur प्राथमिक पाठशाला कस्तूरीपुर | Kastoori Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Khanapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला खानापुर | Khanapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kharagapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला खरगपुर | Khargipur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Lahana प्राथमिक पाठशाला लहना | Lahna |
| Prathamik Pathashala Madapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मादापुर | Guduri |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mangara प्राथमिक पाठशाला मंगरा | Mangra |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mavaiya प्राथमिक पाठशाला मवइया | Mavaiya |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mochava प्राथमिक पाठशाला मोचवा | Mochwa |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nagaradih प्राथमिक पाठशाला नगरडीह | Ngardeeh |
| Prathamik Pathashala Narabahan Pur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नरबहन पुर | Narbahan Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Naraharapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नरहरपुर | Narhar Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Naya Bhavan Piparapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नया भवन पीपरपुर | Piper Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Parasaram Pur प्राथमिक पाठशाला परसराम पुर | Parsoyia |
| Prathamik Pathashala Purana Bhavan Piparapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला पुराना भवन पीपरपुर | Piper Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Raghavapur Kharagipur प्राथमिक पाठशाला राघवपुर खरगीपुर | Kharg Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ramachandrapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला रामचन्द्रपुर | Ramchandra Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ratapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला रतापुर | Rata Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Rayapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला रायपुर | Raipur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Revada प्राथमिक पाठशाला रेवडा | Rewda |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sangapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला सांगापुर | Sangapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sansaripur प्राथमिक पाठशाला संसारीपुर | Sansari Pur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Savanagi प्राथमिक पाठशाला सवनगी | Sawangee |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sonari प्राथमिक पाठशाला सोनारी | Sonari |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sonarikala प्राथमिक पाठशाला सोनारीकला | Sonaari Kalan |
| Prathamik Pathashala Trisundi प्राथमिक पाठशाला त्रिसुंडी | Trishundi |
| U0ma0 Vidyalay Sonari उ0मा0 विद्यालय सोनारी | Sonari |
How Bhadar scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 61.6/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Bhadar averages 61.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 3rd of 13 in Amethi, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 53 scored panchayats of Bhadar reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Bhadar does best on “Socially just and secured” (77.1) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (47.3). That 30-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Bhadar
Bhadar Block has 46 government school buildings on record. See the full list of schools
We built this list from State Election Commission polling centres in government school buildings, so it mostly shows Basic Shiksha Parishad primary, upper-primary and composite schools. For the full register, including private schools and inter colleges, see UDISE+ (udiseplus.gov.in).
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Bhadar
On record in Bhadar Block: 15 Post Offices.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Bhadar
Piparpur station (7.4 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Bhadar (NR zone).
The nearest airport is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, about 71 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethi headquarters | District | 17 km | east |
| Piparpur (PPU) | Railway Station | 7.4 km | east |
| Sahajipur Halt (SHJP) | Railway Station | 11 km | south-west |
| Ramganj (RMGJ) | Railway Station | 11 km | south-east |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | Airport | 71 km | north |
| Prayagraj Airport | Airport | 81 km | south |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Bhadar is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 8.5 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 5.8 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Bhadar is 8.5 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Uttar Pradesh average of 7.3 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list
A typical gram panchayat in Bhadar is 5.8 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Bhadar are, on average, 2.8 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Bhadar
These are the nearest Blocks to Bhadar (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Block | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhetua | Amethi | 11 km | north-west |
| Sangrampur | Amethi | 13 km | west |
| Dubepur | Sultanpur | 15 km | north-east |
| Bhadaiya | Sultanpur | 16 km | east |
| Magraura | Pratapgarh | 17 km | south-east |
| Sandwa Chandrika | Pratapgarh | 19 km | south-west |
Other Blocks in Amethi
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at your gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Bhadar Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Bhadar block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Bhadar block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Bhadar
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, matter most to households in Bhadar. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Bhadar
- Elevation
- 101 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 948 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Bhadar lie at an average of about 101 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Bhadar gets roughly 950 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 13 m.
Land cover around Bhadar
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 66%
- Tree cover 23%
- Built-up land 2.6%
- Grass and scrub 7.8%
- Bare or sparse land 0.2%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Bhadar's villages is about 66% cropland, 23% tree cover and 3% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Bhadar Block: frequently asked questions
Which district is Bhadar Block in?
Bhadar Block is in Amethi district (Ayodhya Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Bhadar Block?
There are 53 gram panchayats in Bhadar Block.
How many villages are there in Bhadar Block?
Bhadar Block has 84 revenue villages.
Where is the Bhadar block office and what does it do?
The Bhadar block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Amethi district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.
Which assembly constituencies cover Bhadar Block?
Bhadar Block is spread over 3 assembly constituencies: Amethi, Lambhua and Haidergarh.
Who are the MLAs of Bhadar Block?
The MLAs for Bhadar Block (2022 election) are Amethi: Maharaji Prajapati (Samajwadi Party); Lambhua: Sitaram Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party); Haidergarh: Dinesh Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Bhadar Block?
Bhadar Block falls in 3 Lok Sabha constituencies: Amethi: Kishori Lal (Indian National Congress); Sultanpur: Rambhual Nishad (Samajwadi Party); Barabanki: Tanuj Punia (Indian National Congress).
Which gram panchayat in Bhadar Block has the most villages?
Ismail Pur has the most villages (3).
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How many Gram Pradhans in Bhadar Block are women?
Women hold the Gram Pradhan post in 23 of the 53 gram panchayats of Bhadar Block (43%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026. In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 27 of the 53 Gram Pradhan seats here (51%).
How many candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Bhadar Block in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 8.2 candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Bhadar Block. No Gram Pradhan seat was won unopposed.
How many ward members are there in Bhadar Block?
The gram panchayats of Bhadar Block have 662 ward members in all, 289 of them women (44%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
How do the panchayats of Bhadar perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Bhadar average 61.6 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8.
How many banks and post offices are there in Bhadar Block?
We list 15 post offices in Bhadar Block.
How many polling centres are there in Bhadar Block?
The State Election Commission lists 48 polling centres in Bhadar Block, and 46 government school buildings are on record.
How far is Bhadar Block from Amethi district headquarters?
The centre of Bhadar Block is about 17 km east of Amethi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Bhadar Block?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Bhadar Block is Piparpur (PPU), about 7.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sahajipur Halt (SHJP), 11 km; Ramganj (RMGJ), 11 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Bhadar Block?
The nearest airport to the centre of Bhadar Block is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 71 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 81 km away.
Which blocks are near Bhadar Block?
Neighbouring blocks of Bhadar Block: Bhetua (11 km), Sangrampur (13 km), Dubepur (15 km), Bhadaiya (16 km) and Magraura (17 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Bhadar Block?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Amethi and block Bhadar, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Bhadar block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
How do I apply for a pension in Bhadar Block?
For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies rural applications from Bhadar block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I file a complaint with the Bhadar Block administration?
File your complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Bhadar Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can also meet the officers in person at your tehsil.
What is the altitude of Bhadar Block above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Bhadar Block lie at an average of about 101 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Bhadar Block get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Bhadar Block get about 950 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bhadar Block?
Around the gram panchayats of Bhadar Block, the land is on average 66% cropland, 23% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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