# Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat, Visheshwarganj, Bahraich: Pradhan Chamela

> Naja Bhar is a gram panchayat in Visheshwarganj block of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 49617, PIN code 271871).
> It has 2 villages: Gopara, Nejabhar.
> The Gram Pradhan is Chamela.
> It is in Payagpur assembly constituency (MLA: Subhash Tripathi, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Kaiserganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Karan Bhushan Singh).
> It is about 35 km south of Bahraich district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Payagpur (10 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Naja Bhar / नेजाभार
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 49617
- **Block:** Visheshwarganj
- **Tehsil:** Payagpur
- **District:** Bahraich
- **Division:** Devipatan Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Payagpur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Kaiserganj
- **Gram Pradhan:** Chamela
- **MLA:** Subhash Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Karan Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 271871, 271845
- **Coordinates:** 27.4519° N, 81.8644° E (approximate)
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ajay Kumar Tiwari

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Chamela
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ajay Kumar Tiwari
- **MLA:** Subhash Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/subhash-tripathi-mla-payagpur/
- **MP:** Karan Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/karan-bhushan-singh-mp-kaiserganj/

## Villages
- Gopara
- Nejabhar (नेजाभार)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat?
Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat is in Visheshwarganj block of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Payagpur tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat?
Chamela is the Gram Pradhan of Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat; phone 9651963302 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Naja Bhar?
Nisha Devi won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Naja Bhar with 766 votes (39% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Chamela, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat?
Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Gopara and Nejabhar.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Naja Bhar reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Naja Bhar was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (unreserved), 2010 (unreserved) 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 Naja Bhar?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Naja Bhar beat the runner-up by 337 votes (17.2% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 1,962 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Naja Bhar before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Naja Bhar went to Chamlea (2015), Sansar Mani (2010) and Dev Narayan (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 Naja Bhar in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Naja Bhar was 73% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat?
Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women (33%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Naja Bhar?
Ajay Kumar Tiwari is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Naja Bhar; phone 7081119819 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 11 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Naja Bhar.

### Which assembly constituency does Naja Bhar come under?
Naja Bhar comes under the Payagpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Naja Bhar?
The MLA for Payagpur is Subhash Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,09,923 votes (47.8%) and won by 12,089 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Naja Bhar in?
Naja Bhar is in the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Naja Bhar?
The Member of Parliament for Kaiserganj is Karan Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,71,263 votes (53.8%) and won by 1,48,843 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat is 49617. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Naja Bhar?
Addresses in Naja Bhar usually carry one of these PIN codes: 271871, 271845. The nearest post office is Basanera (PIN 271871), about 2.6 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Nejabhar Dhanauli, 271871.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Naja Bhar?
The DIGIPIN for Naja Bhar is 2FL-553-C83M. 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 Naja Bhar from Bahraich?
Naja Bhar is about 35 km south of Bahraich district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Visheshwarganj block, it is about 7.4 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Naja Bhar?
The nearest railway station to Naja Bhar is Payagpur (PDR), about 10 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bisheshwarganj (BEU), 13 km; Yogendra Dham Halt (YEAM), 13 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Naja Bhar?
The nearest airport to Naja Bhar is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 84 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 123 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Naja Bhar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Naja Bhar is Indian Bank, Chilwariya (IFSC IDIB000C590), roughly 8.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Payagpur, Up (IFSC BARB0PAYAGP) and Central Bank of India, Payagpur (IFSC CBIN0280213). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Naja Bhar?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Naja Bhar: Pu0ma0vi0 Nejabhar.

### Which gram panchayats are near Naja Bhar?
The closest gram panchayats to Naja Bhar, as the crow flies, are Pure Alast Khan (0.0 km), Sunga (2.1 km), Bara Gaun (2.2 km), Chrrina Kot (2.2 km) and Parsiya Alam (2.4 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat?
Naja Bhar Gram Panchayat scored 41.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 59th of 75 panchayats in Visheshwarganj block.

### What is the altitude of Naja Bhar above sea level?
Naja Bhar is about 115 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 Naja Bhar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Naja Bhar gets about 1,160 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Naja Bhar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Naja Bhar, the land is 89% cropland, 9% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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