Quick answer
Rasra is a tehsil in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, with 175 gram panchayats and 386 villages (LGD code 977).
About Rasra Tehsil
Rasra is a tehsil (sub-district) of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Tehsildar keep the land records (Khatauni), decide mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issue income, caste and residence certificates and hear revenue cases. LGD code: 977.
Rasra tehsil has 386 revenue villages in 175 gram panchayats, which belong to the Nagra, Rasra and Chilkahar development blocks.
Rasra at a glance
| Name | Rasra |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 977 |
| District | Ballia |
| Division | Azamgarh Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 175 |
| Villages | 386 |
| Coordinates | 25.8760° N, 83.8904° E |
| Census 2011 code | 977 |
Rasra Tehsil LGD code
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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.
Rasra Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Rasra Tehsil has 175 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Rasra
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Ballia district, which Rasra is part of:
| Rural population | 29,35,665 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 4,35,184 |
| Rural literacy rate | 70.2% |
| Rural sex ratio | 939 |
| Rural SC population share | 15.9% |
| Rural work participation | 31.6% |
Work and livelihood
Ballia district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Bindi. If you work in this trade in Rasra, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Administration
In Rasra Tehsil, the Tehsildar / SDM runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) and the Lekhpal keep land records at village level. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can take a complaint straight to the officers.
Places near Rasra
The Tehsils closest to Rasra, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikanderpur | Ballia | 20 km | north-east |
| Kasimabad | Ghazipur | 25 km | south-west |
| Ballia | Ballia | 26 km | south-east |
| Mohammadabad | Ghazipur | 27 km | south |
| Belthara Road | Ballia | 30 km | north-west |
| Maunath Bhanjan | Mau | 30 km | west |
Other Tehsils in Ballia
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- 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.
- The application goes to Rasra Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- 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)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Ballia, Tehsil Rasra and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- 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).
Birth and death certificates
- 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.
- 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.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- 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.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. 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.
Rasra Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Rasra Tehsil in?
Rasra Tehsil is in Ballia district (Azamgarh Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Rasra Tehsil?
There are 175 gram panchayats in Rasra Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Rasra Tehsil?
Rasra Tehsil has 386 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Rasra Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar / SDM heads Rasra tehsil. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Lekhpal keeps the land records for each village. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can take a complaint straight to the officers.
Which blocks fall in Rasra Tehsil?
Which assembly constituencies cover Rasra Tehsil?
Rasra Tehsil is spread over 7 assembly constituencies: Mubarakpur, Mau, Belthara Road, Rasara, Sikanderpur, Bansdih and Zahoorabad.
Who are the MLAs of Rasra Tehsil?
The MLAs for Rasra Tehsil (2022 election) are Mubarakpur: Akhilesh (Samajwadi Party); Mau: Abbas Ansari (Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party); Belthara Road: Hansu Ram (Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party); Rasara: Umashankar Singh (Bahujan Samaj Party); Sikanderpur: Ziyauddin Rizvi (Samajwadi Party); Bansdih: Ketakee Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Zahoorabad: Om Prakash Rajbhar (Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Rasra Tehsil?
Rasra Tehsil falls in 4 Lok Sabha constituencies: Ghosi: Rajeev Rai (Samajwadi Party); Salempur: Ramashankar Rajbhar (Samajwadi Party); Azamgarh: Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party); Ballia: Sanatan Pandey (Samajwadi Party).
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How can I check land records (Khatauni) of Rasra Tehsil?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Ballia and Tehsil Rasra, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Rasra Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Rasra Tehsil?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Rasra Tehsil are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Rasra Tehsil?
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. The application goes to Rasra Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Rasra Tehsil from Ballia district headquarters?
The centre of Rasra Tehsil is about 30 km west of Ballia district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Rasra Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Rasra Tehsil is Rasra (RSR), about 3.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sanwara (SNRA), 3.9 km; Chilkahar (CHR), 9.3 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Rasra Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Rasra Tehsil is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 106 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 113 km away.
Which tehsils are near Rasra Tehsil?
Neighbouring tehsils of Rasra Tehsil: Sikanderpur (20 km), Kasimabad (25 km), Ballia (26 km), Mohammadabad (27 km) and Belthara Road (30 km).
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.
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- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
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