# Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat, Harriya Satgharwa, Balrampur: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Chaudhari Dih is a gram panchayat in Harriya Satgharwa block of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 50716, PIN code 271207).
> It has one revenue village: Chaudhari Dih.
> The Gram Pradhan is Vidyawati.
> It is in Tulsipur assembly constituency (MLA: Kailash Nath, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Shrawasti Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ram Shiromani Verma).
> It is about 35 km north of Balrampur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Kauwapur (28 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/balrampur/harriya-satgharwa/chaudhari-dih/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Chaudhari Dih / चौधरीडीह
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 50716
- **Block:** Harriya Satgharwa
- **Tehsil:** Balrampur
- **District:** Balrampur
- **Division:** Devipatan Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Tulsipur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Shrawasti
- **Gram Pradhan:** Vidyawati
- **MLA:** Kailash Nath (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Ram Shiromani Verma (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 271207, 272127
- **Coordinates:** 27.7446° N, 82.1808° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Post Offices:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ram Achal

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Vidyawati
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ram Achal
- **MLA:** Kailash Nath (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/kailash-nath-mla-tulsipur/
- **MP:** Ram Shiromani Verma (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ram-shiromani-verma-mp-shrawasti/

## Villages
- Chaudhari Dih (चौधरीडीह)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat?
Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat is in Harriya Satgharwa block of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Balrampur tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat?
Vidyawati is the Gram Pradhan of Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat; phone 8601522965 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chaudhari Dih?
Babita won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chaudhari Dih with 354 votes (26% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Vidyawati, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat?
Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Chaudhari Dih.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Chaudhari Dih reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Chaudhari Dih was reserved for Scheduled Caste women. Before that: 2005 (unreserved), 2010 (Other Backward Classes) and 2015 (unreserved). 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 Chaudhari Dih?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chaudhari Dih beat the runner-up by 11 votes (0.8% of valid votes). There were 17 candidates in the race, and 1,337 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Chaudhari Dih before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Chaudhari Dih went to Badelal (2015), Badelal (2010) and Ramkuber (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 Chaudhari Dih in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Chaudhari Dih was 74% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat?
Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 6 of them women (46%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Chaudhari Dih?
Ram Achal is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Chaudhari Dih; phone 9794222148 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 8 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Chaudhari Dih.

### Which assembly constituency does Chaudhari Dih come under?
Chaudhari Dih comes under the Tulsipur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Chaudhari Dih?
The MLA for Tulsipur is Kailash Nath (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 86,902 votes (43.0%) and won by 35,691 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaudhari Dih in?
Chaudhari Dih is in the Shrawasti Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Chaudhari Dih?
The Member of Parliament for Shrawasti is Ram Shiromani Verma (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,11,055 votes (48.8%) and won by 76,673 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat is 50716. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Chaudhari Dih?
Addresses in Chaudhari Dih usually carry one of these PIN codes: 271207, 272127. The nearest post office is Chaudhary Deeh (PIN 271207), about 0.8 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Village And Post Chaudhari Dih, 271207.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Chaudhari Dih?
The DIGIPIN for Chaudhari Dih is 2FM-F7M-4T43. 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 Chaudhari Dih from Balrampur?
Chaudhari Dih is about 35 km north of Balrampur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Harriya Satgharwa block, it is about 15 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Chaudhari Dih?
The nearest railway station to Chaudhari Dih is Kauwapur (KPE), about 28 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Lakshmanpur Halt (LHNR), 28 km; Tulsipur (TLR), 33 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Chaudhari Dih?
The nearest airport to Chaudhari Dih is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 111 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 168 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Chaudhari Dih, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Chaudhari Dih is Indian Bank, Sheopura (IFSC IDIB000R566), roughly 13 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Hempur (IFSC IDIB000H565) and Indian Bank, Sirsia (IFSC IDIB000S723). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Chaudhari Dih?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Chaudhari Dih: Prathamik Pathashala Chaudharidih.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Chaudhari Dih?
The closest gram panchayats to Chaudhari Dih, as the crow flies, are Bhatpurwa (1.8 km), Sahajana (2.3 km), Mahadeo Banki (2.5 km), Binoohnikalan (3.3 km) and Ratanwa (3.5 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat?
Chaudhari Dih Gram Panchayat scored 60.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 41st of 100 panchayats in Harriya Satgharwa block.

### What is the altitude of Chaudhari Dih above sea level?
Chaudhari Dih is about 151 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 16 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Chaudhari Dih get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Chaudhari Dih gets about 1,290 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 43°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Chaudhari Dih?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Chaudhari Dih, the land is 71% cropland, 12% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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