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Bhandari Gram Panchayat

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PIN code
221716
Gram Pradhan
Sanjay

Quick answer

Bhandari is a gram panchayat in Nagra block of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 272642, PIN code 221716). The Gram Pradhan is Sanjay.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Bhandari Gram Panchayat

You’ll find Bhandari Gram Panchayat in Nagra block of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, under tehsil and the Azamgarh Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 272642.

The nearest railway station is Chakra Road, about 3.0 km away.

Bhandari is one of 97 gram panchayats in Nagra block and 948 in Ballia district.

For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through the tehsil office.

Bhandari at a glance

NameBhandari
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code272642
BlockNagra
DistrictBallia
DivisionAzamgarh Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages0
Gram PradhanSanjay
PIN code221716, 275307
Panchayat SecretarySunil Kumar Maurya

Bhandari LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.

Population of Bhandari

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Ballia district, which Bhandari is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population29,35,665
Rural households4,35,184
Rural literacy rate70.2%
Rural sex ratio939
Rural SC population share15.9%
Rural work participation31.6%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Ballia district, where Bhandari is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorBallia
Women who are literate70.0%
Women with 10+ years of schooling50.1%
Institutional births90.0%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated62.2%
Children under 5 who are stunted43.8%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic52.2%
Households using clean cooking fuel53.8%
Households with improved sanitation61.7%
Households with electricity89.1%
Households with health insurance10.6%
Households with improved drinking water99.8%

Work and livelihood

Ballia district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Bindi. If you work in this trade in Bhandari, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Most families in and around Bhandari mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.

Administration

Bhandari Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Nagra block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.

Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.

Key offices for residents of Bhandari
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanBhandariDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Bhandari / NagraFamily register, birth & death registration, records
Lekhpal TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)NagraRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)NagraPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)BalliaOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)BalliaOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Bhandari Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Bhandari is Sanjay. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.

Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.

Bhandari Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Bhandari is Sanjay; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Sunil Kumar Maurya.

Gram PradhanSanjay97922 25270
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Sunil Kumar Maurya74082 70947
Postal addressBhandari, 221716

The panchayat has 9 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 5 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Bhandari before you go.

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?

Women's representation in Bhandari

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.

Women among ward members
44%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

4 of the 9 ward members of Bhandari are women (44%, slightly ahead of the block's 39%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2015 panchayat election, the Pradhan's seat in Bhandari was reserved for Other Backward Classes and Sanjay won it. 2015HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2015Other Backward ClassesSanjay31%

Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.

Polling booths (polling centres) in Bhandari

If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.

Schools in and near Bhandari

Children aged 6 to 14 in Bhandari can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Bhandari

If someone in Bhandari needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Ballia and elsewhere.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Bhandari

The PIN code for Bhandari is most likely 221716, served by Barauli Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
BarauliPost Office2217161.7 km
MohammadpurPost Office2217164.3 km
Semari Jamal PurPost Office2753074.4 km

Bank branches near Bhandari

These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
Punjab National BankCircle Sastra Center MauPUNB08277006.9 km
Union Bank of IndiaBhitiUBIN05733116.9 km
Union Bank of IndiaMaunathbhanjanUBIN09134306.9 km
Central Bank of IndiaArdaunaCBIN02829377.7 km
Union Bank of IndiaMajhauli BranchUBIN05733027.7 km

See all bank branches in Nagra block

If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Bhandari

Chakra Road railway station (3.0 km) is the closest railhead for Bhandari (NER zone). If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Ballia district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, about 82 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Chakra Road (CKYD)Railway Station3.0 km
Kirihrapur (KER)Railway Station6.1 km
Haldharpur (HLP)Railway Station7.2 km
Gorakhpur AirportAirport82 km
Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportAirport104 km

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

Places near Bhandari

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Bhandari or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
  2. Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. 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.
  2. The application goes to your Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
  3. The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Ballia, your tehsil and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
  2. You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).

Ration card

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, Nagra block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, the Nagra Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at Bhandari 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.
  2. 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.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. 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.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Nagra 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 Bhandari

Households in Bhandari can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.

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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Nagra 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.

BenefitAt 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 applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Nagra 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Nagra 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Nagra 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 applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Nagra 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 applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline 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 applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline 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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Nagra 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Bhandari Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Bhandari Gram Panchayat?

Bhandari Gram Panchayat is in Nagra block of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Bhandari Gram Panchayat?

Sanjay is the Gram Pradhan of Bhandari Gram Panchayat; phone 9792225270 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Bhandari?

Sanjay won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Bhandari with 297 votes (31% of the valid votes).

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Bhandari reserved in the 2015 election?

In the 2015 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bhandari 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 Bhandari in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Bhandari was 79% in the 2015 panchayat election.

How many ward members are there in Bhandari Gram Panchayat?

Bhandari Gram Panchayat has 9 elected ward members, 4 of them women (44%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Bhandari?

Sunil Kumar Maurya is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Bhandari; phone 7408270947 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 6 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Bhandari.

What is the LGD code of Bhandari Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Bhandari Gram Panchayat is 272642. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

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What is the PIN code of Bhandari?

Addresses in Bhandari usually carry one of these PIN codes: 221716, 275307. The nearest post office is Barauli (PIN 221716), about 1.7 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Bhandari, 221716.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhandari?

The nearest railway station to Bhandari is Chakra Road (CKYD), about 3.0 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kirihrapur (KER), 6.1 km; Haldharpur (HLP), 7.2 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Bhandari?

The nearest airport to Bhandari is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 82 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 104 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Bhandari, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Bhandari is Punjab National Bank, Circle Sastra Center Mau (IFSC PUNB0827700), roughly 6.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Union Bank of India, Bhiti (IFSC UBIN0573311) and Union Bank of India, Maunathbhanjan (IFSC UBIN0913430). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

How can I complain about work in Bhandari 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 Nagra 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.

How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Bhandari?

In Bhandari, 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 a ration card or pension in Bhandari?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Nagra 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 Nagra 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 Bhandari?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Ballia, block Nagra and panchayat Bhandari 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 Nagra 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 Bhandari meet?

The Gram Sabha of Bhandari 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 Bhandari?

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 Nagra 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.

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.

Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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