# Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat, Thekma, Azamgarh: Pradhan Sushila

> Chhattar Pur is a gram panchayat in Thekma block of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 48417, PIN code 276301).
> It has 3 villages: Ahirauli, Chhattar Pur, Ghatam Pur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Sushila.
> It is in Lalganj assembly constituency (MLA: Bechai, Samajwadi Party) and Lalganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Daroga Prasad Saroj).
> It is about 41 km south-west of Azamgarh district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Muftiganj (13 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Chhattar Pur / छत्तरपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 48417
- **Block:** Thekma
- **Tehsil:** Lalganj
- **District:** Azamgarh
- **Division:** Azamgarh Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 3
- **Assembly Constituency:** Lalganj
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Lalganj
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sushila
- **MLA:** Bechai (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Daroga Prasad Saroj (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 276301, 212650
- **Coordinates:** 25.8077° N, 82.8893° E (approximate)
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Prmand Pandey

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sushila
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Prmand Pandey
- **MLA:** Bechai (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/bechai-mla-lalganj/
- **MP:** Daroga Prasad Saroj (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/daroga-prasad-saroj-mp-lalganj/

## Villages
- Ahirauli
- Chhattar Pur (छत्तरपुर)
- Ghatam Pur

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat?
Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat is in Thekma block of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Lalganj tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat?
Sushila is the Gram Pradhan of Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat; phone 9415708641 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhattar Pur?
Ajay Kumar won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhattar Pur with 783 votes (41% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Sushila, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat?
Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Ahirauli, Chhattar Pur and Ghatam Pur.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhattar Pur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhattar Pur was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (unreserved) and 2015 (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 Chhattar Pur?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhattar Pur beat the runner-up by 232 votes (12.1% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 1,915 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Chhattar Pur before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhattar Pur went to Sushila (2015), Ashok (2010) and Sonia (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 Chhattar Pur in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Chhattar Pur was 64% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat?
Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 7 of them women (47%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Chhattar Pur?
Prmand Pandey is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Chhattar Pur; phone 9670124827 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 3 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Chhattar Pur.

### Which assembly constituency does Chhattar Pur come under?
Chhattar Pur comes under the Lalganj Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Chhattar Pur?
The MLA for Lalganj is Bechai (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 83,087 votes (38.2%) and won by 14,367 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhattar Pur in?
Chhattar Pur is in the Lalganj Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Chhattar Pur?
The Member of Parliament for Lalganj is Daroga Prasad Saroj (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,39,959 votes (43.9%) and won by 1,15,023 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat is 48417. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Chhattar Pur?
Addresses in Chhattar Pur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 276301, 212650. The nearest post office is Bardah (PIN 276301), about 3.7 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Chhattarpur Thekma, 276301.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Chhattar Pur?
The DIGIPIN for Chhattar Pur is 2J5-479-F3K5. 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 Chhattar Pur from Azamgarh?
Chhattar Pur is about 41 km south-west of Azamgarh district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Thekma block, it is about 11 km south-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Chhattar Pur?
The nearest railway station to Chhattar Pur is Muftiganj (MFJ), about 13 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Yadvendranagar (YDV), 15 km; Gangauli (GNGL), 16 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Chhattar Pur?
The nearest airport to Chhattar Pur is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 40 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 118 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Chhattar Pur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Chhattar Pur is Union Bank of India, Sohauli Azamgarh (IFSC UBIN0570249), roughly 3.7 km away. Other branches nearby: Union Bank of India, Nihoreganj (IFSC UBIN0571181) and Union Bank of India, Chowki Bardah (IFSC UBIN0571211). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Chhattar Pur?
The closest gram panchayats to Chhattar Pur, as the crow flies, are Aswanian (1.8 km), Bakesh (2.0 km), Gonahara (2.2 km), Khargipur (2.2 km) and Gidaur (2.5 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat?
Chhattar Pur Gram Panchayat scored 47.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 14th of 86 panchayats in Thekma block.

### What is the altitude of Chhattar Pur above sea level?
Chhattar Pur is about 83 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 8 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Chhattar Pur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Chhattar Pur gets about 870 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Chhattar Pur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Chhattar Pur, the land is 88% cropland, 6% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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