# Kadipur Gram Panchayat, Pura Bazar, Ayodhya: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Kadipur is a gram panchayat in Pura Bazar block of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 61253, PIN code 224171).
> It has 2 villages: Kadipur, Kasturipur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Urimala Singh Patel.
> It is in Ayodhya assembly constituency (MLA: Ved Prakash, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Awadhesh Prasad).
> It is about 14 km south-east of Ayodhya district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bilhar Ghat (1.4 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/ayodhya/pura-bazar/kadipur/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Kadipur / कादीपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 61253
- **Block:** Pura Bazar
- **Tehsil:** Faizabad
- **District:** Ayodhya
- **Division:** Ayodhya Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Ayodhya
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Faizabad
- **Gram Pradhan:** Urimala Singh Patel
- **MLA:** Ved Prakash (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Awadhesh Prasad (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 224171, 224172
- **Coordinates:** 26.6942° N, 82.2672° E (approximate)
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Nisha Srivastva

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Urimala Singh Patel
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Nisha Srivastva
- **MLA:** Ved Prakash (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ved-prakash-mla-ayodhya/
- **MP:** Awadhesh Prasad (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/awadhesh-prasad-mp-faizabad/

## Villages
- Kadipur (कादीपुर)
- Kasturipur

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Kadipur Gram Panchayat?
Kadipur Gram Panchayat is in Pura Bazar block of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Faizabad tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Kadipur Gram Panchayat?
Urimala Singh Patel is the Gram Pradhan of Kadipur Gram Panchayat; phone 9793134509 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Kadipur?
Urmila Singh Patel won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Kadipur with 495 votes (41% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Urimala Singh Patel, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Kadipur Gram Panchayat?
Kadipur Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Kadipur and Kasturipur.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Kadipur reserved in the 2015 election?
In the 2015 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kadipur was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### What was the voter turnout in Kadipur in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Kadipur was 76% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Kadipur Gram Panchayat?
Kadipur Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 4 of them women (31%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Kadipur?
Nisha Srivastva is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Kadipur; phone 9935204990 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 2 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Kadipur.

### Which assembly constituency does Kadipur come under?
Kadipur comes under the Ayodhya Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Kadipur?
The MLA for Ayodhya is Ved Prakash (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,12,785 votes (49.1%) and won by 20,325 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kadipur in?
Kadipur is in the Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Kadipur?
The Member of Parliament for Faizabad is Awadhesh Prasad (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,54,289 votes (48.6%) and won by 54,567 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Kadipur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Kadipur Gram Panchayat is 61253. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Kadipur?
Addresses in Kadipur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 224171, 224172. The nearest post office is Purah (PIN 224171), about 0.8 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram-kadipur Post-kadipur Distt-ayodhya, 224171.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Kadipur?
The DIGIPIN for Kadipur is 2JC-MMT-CLP9. 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 Kadipur from Ayodhya?
Kadipur is about 14 km south-east of Ayodhya district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Pura Bazar block, it is about 4.4 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Kadipur?
The nearest railway station to Kadipur is Bilhar Ghat (BLG), about 1.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ulna Bhari (ULN), 8.6 km; Darshannagar (DRG), 8.7 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Kadipur?
The nearest airport to Kadipur is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 12 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 118 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Kadipur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Kadipur is Punjab National Bank, Ashapur (IFSC PUNB0825400), roughly 7.1 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Darshan Nagar (IFSC SBIN0014931) and Union Bank of India, Kurha Keshavpur (IFSC UBIN0541460). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Kadipur?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Kadipur: Pra Pa Kandipur.

### Which gram panchayats are near Kadipur?
The closest gram panchayats to Kadipur, as the crow flies, are Jalaluddin Nagar (0.9 km), Nara (1.2 km), Madna (3.0 km), Rasda (3.2 km) and Datauli (3.5 km).

### How can I complain about work in Kadipur Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Pura Bazar block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### Where can residents of Kadipur get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Ayodhya and Tehsil Faizabad, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Faizabad Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Kadipur?
In Kadipur, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). 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. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

### How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Kadipur?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Kadipur, the Lekhpal of Faizabad tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM 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 Kadipur?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Pura Bazar block officials check rural applications. 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) of Pura Bazar 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 Kadipur?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Ayodhya, block Pura Bazar and panchayat Kadipur 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 Pura Bazar 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 Kadipur meet?
The Gram Sabha of Kadipur must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan 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 Kadipur?
The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Pura Bazar 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; Kadipur is in the Ayodhya assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kadipur Gram Panchayat?
Kadipur Gram Panchayat scored 56.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 27th of 54 panchayats in Pura Bazar block.

### What is the altitude of Kadipur above sea level?
Kadipur is about 102 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 15 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Kadipur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kadipur gets about 1,090 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, 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 Kadipur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Kadipur, the land is 64% cropland, 28% tree cover and 7% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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