# Avshanpur Gram Panchayat, Mahrajganj, Azamgarh: Pradhan Guddi Devi

> Avshanpur is a gram panchayat in Mahrajganj block of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 47482, PIN code 224145).
> It has 2 villages: Avsanpur, Chaukana Parsottam.
> The Gram Pradhan is Guddi Devi.
> It is in Gopalpur assembly constituency (MLA: Nafees Ahmad, Samajwadi Party) and Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Dharmendra Yadav).
> It is about 24 km north of Azamgarh district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Sidhari Halt (26 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Avshanpur / अवसानपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 47482
- **Block:** Mahrajganj
- **Tehsil:** Sagri
- **District:** Azamgarh
- **Division:** Azamgarh Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Gopalpur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Azamgarh
- **Gram Pradhan:** Guddi Devi
- **MLA:** Nafees Ahmad (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 224145, 276139
- **Coordinates:** 26.2738° N, 83.1869° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 2
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Omkar Mishra

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Guddi Devi
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Omkar Mishra
- **MLA:** Nafees Ahmad (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/nafees-ahmad-mla-gopalpur/
- **MP:** Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/dharmendra-yadav-mp-azamgarh/

## Villages
- Avsanpur (अवसानपुर)
- Chaukana Parsottam

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Avshanpur Gram Panchayat?
Avshanpur Gram Panchayat is in Mahrajganj block of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Sagri tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Avshanpur Gram Panchayat?
Guddi Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Avshanpur Gram Panchayat; phone 9838890003 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Avshanpur?
Asha won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Avshanpur with 332 votes (45% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Guddi Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Avshanpur Gram Panchayat?
Avshanpur Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Avsanpur and Chaukana Parsottam.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Avshanpur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Avshanpur was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Castes), 2010 (women) and 2015 (Scheduled Caste women). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### What was the winning margin in the 2021 Gram Pradhan election of Avshanpur?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Avshanpur beat the runner-up by 77 votes (10.5% of valid votes). There were 4 candidates in the race, and 732 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Avshanpur before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Avshanpur went to Guddi (2015), Asha Singh (2010) and Sohan (2005). We matched these older results to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.

### What was the voter turnout in Avshanpur in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Avshanpur was 62% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Avshanpur Gram Panchayat?
Avshanpur Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Avshanpur?
Omkar Mishra is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Avshanpur; phone 9415862916 (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 Avshanpur.

### Which assembly constituency does Avshanpur come under?
Avshanpur comes under the Gopalpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Avshanpur?
The MLA for Gopalpur is Nafees Ahmad (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 83,400 votes (40.7%) and won by 23,695 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Avshanpur in?
Avshanpur is in the Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Avshanpur?
The Member of Parliament for Azamgarh is Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,08,239 votes (48.2%) and won by 1,61,035 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Avshanpur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Avshanpur Gram Panchayat is 47482. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Avshanpur?
Addresses in Avshanpur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 224145, 276139. The nearest post office is Avsanpur (PIN 224145), about 1.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Vill Avsanpur Post Sardha Dist Azamagrh, 224145.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Avshanpur?
The DIGIPIN for Avshanpur is 2J2-6TT-8282. 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 Avshanpur from Azamgarh?
Avshanpur is about 24 km north of Azamgarh district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Mahrajganj block, it is about 5.8 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Avshanpur?
The nearest railway station to Avshanpur is Sidhari Halt (SDHA), about 26 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Azamgarh (AMH), 26 km; Sathiaon (SAA), 28 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Avshanpur?
The nearest airport to Avshanpur is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 58 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 97 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Avshanpur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Avshanpur is Bank of Baroda, Barhalganj, Uttar Pradesh (IFSC BARB0BARHAL), roughly 2.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Canara Bank, Barhalganj,gorakhpur Dist (IFSC CNRB0003205) and HDFC Bank, Barahalganj (IFSC HDFC0002154). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Avshanpur?
The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centres in Avshanpur: Pra Pa Chakina Purashottamapur and Uchch Prathamik Vidyalay Avasanapur.

### Which schools are there in Avshanpur?
There is 1 government school building on record in Avshanpur: Uchch Prathamik Vidyalay Avasanapur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Avshanpur?
The closest gram panchayats to Avshanpur, as the crow flies, are Bhilampur (1.1 km), Gondapur (1.3 km), Sikandarpur Aima (1.6 km), Mahrupur (1.8 km) and Burhave Husamddinpur (2.0 km).

### How can I complain about work in Avshanpur 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 Mahrajganj 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 Avshanpur get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Azamgarh and Tehsil Sagri, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Sagri Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Avshanpur?
In Avshanpur, 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 Avshanpur?
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 Avshanpur, the Lekhpal of Sagri 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 Avshanpur?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Mahrajganj 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 Mahrajganj 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 Avshanpur?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Azamgarh, block Mahrajganj and panchayat Avshanpur 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 Mahrajganj 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 Avshanpur meet?
The Gram Sabha of Avshanpur 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 Avshanpur?
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 Mahrajganj 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; Avshanpur is in the Gopalpur assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Avshanpur Gram Panchayat?
Avshanpur Gram Panchayat scored 50.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 62nd of 83 panchayats in Mahrajganj block.

### What is the altitude of Avshanpur above sea level?
Avshanpur is about 77 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 Avshanpur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Avshanpur gets about 1,030 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 Avshanpur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Avshanpur, the land is 80% cropland, 13% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

## Sources
- [Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps](https://github.com/datameet/maps), CC BY 2.5 IN
- [Airports (OurAirports)](https://ourairports.com/data/), Public domain
- [Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes](https://abp.championsofchange.gov.in/), Public government data
- [NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals)](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/), Public domain (NASA)
- [Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes)](https://github.com/Zoloth-Technologies/my-panchayat-project), CC BY 4.0
- [Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside](https://github.com/Zoloth-Technologies/my-panchayat-project), CC BY 4.0
- [DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point](https://www.indiapost.gov.in/vas/Pages/digipin.aspx), Open algorithm
- [SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi)](https://registry.opendata.aws/terrain-tiles/), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution
- [Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api)](https://github.com/razorpay/ifsc), MIT (public RBI data)
- [UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up)](https://github.com/in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results
- [ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200)](https://esa-worldcover.org/), CC BY 4.0
- [Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory)](https://github.com/planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India
- [Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results](https://results.eci.gov.in/PcResultGenJune2024/), Public results
- [Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in)](https://www.myscheme.gov.in/), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- [National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets](http://rchiips.org/nfhs/), Public fact sheets
- [Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores](https://pai.gov.in/PS/Public/TW-GP.aspx), Public government data
- [Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district)](https://censusindia.gov.in/), Public
- [All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates](https://data.gov.in/catalog/all-india-pincode-directory), GODL-India
- [National Panchayat Awards winners](https://panchayataward.gov.in/), Public government data
- [Railway stations (datameet/railways)](https://github.com/datameet/railways), CC0
- [UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations)](https://github.com/in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- [Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form)](https://panchayatiraj.up.nic.in/pblc_pg/Reports/PB2FormReport?ReportType=Filled&District=BALLIA), Public government report
- [UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results](https://results.eci.gov.in/), Public results
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0
- [Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries)](https://github.com/datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0
- [Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists)](https://hi.wikipedia.org/), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts
- [Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names)](https://github.com/Zoloth-Technologies/my-panchayat-project), CC BY 4.0
- [Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar)](https://github.com/in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results
- [UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal](https://ckan.indiadataportal.com/dataset/udise/resource/457fddf1-982f-4c85-855d-5095578accc1), ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data
- [Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency](https://results.eci.gov.in/ResultAcGenNov2025/), Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0
- [Local Government Directory, current snapshot (ramSeraph/opendata daily mirror)](https://ramseraph.github.io/opendata/lgd/), GODL-India (mirror under Unlicense)
- [LGD village boundaries (ramSeraph/indian_admin_boundaries)](https://github.com/ramSeraph/indian_admin_boundaries/releases/tag/villages), CC0 1.0
- [Rajasthan panchayat general election 2026 (structure, schedule and results)](https://sec.rajasthan.gov.in/GramPanchayatDetails.aspx), Public government data
- [Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results by constituency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election), Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0