Quick answer
Sonpur Dhutkhwa is a gram panchayat in Tulsipur block of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 272935, PIN code 271210). It has one revenue village: Sonpur. The Gram Pradhan is Azmal. It is in Gainsari assembly constituency (MLA: Dr. Shiv Pratap Yadav, Samajwadi Party) and Shrawasti Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ram Shiromani Verma). It is about 32 km east of Balrampur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt (1.7 km).
About Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Sonpur Dhutkhwa (सोनपुर धुतकहवा) Gram Panchayat in Tulsipur block of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, under Tulsipur tehsil and the Devipatan Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 272935.
Sonpur is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.
Sonpur Dhutkhwa is about 32 km east of Balrampur headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 16 km east of the middle of Tulsipur block. The nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt, about 1.7 km away.
Sonpur Dhutkhwa is one of 101 gram panchayats in Tulsipur block and 801 in Balrampur district. For elections, Sonpur Dhutkhwa falls in the Gainsari Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha constituency.
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 Tulsipur tehsil.
Sonpur Dhutkhwa at a glance
| Name | Sonpur Dhutkhwa / सोनपुर धुतकहवा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 272935 |
| Block | Tulsipur |
| Tehsil | Tulsipur |
| District | Balrampur |
| Division | Devipatan Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Gainsari |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Shrawasti |
| Gram Pradhan | Azmal |
| MLA | Dr. Shiv Pratap Yadav (Samajwadi Party) |
| MP | Ram Shiromani Verma (Samajwadi Party) |
| PIN code | 271210 |
| Coordinates | 27.5278° N, 82.4850° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Neeraj Kumar |
Map of Sonpur Dhutkhwa
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sonpur Dhutkhwa LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2FM-6FF-J4J9. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
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.
Villages in Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat
Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Sonpur | – | 173449 |
Population of Sonpur Dhutkhwa
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Balrampur district, which Sonpur Dhutkhwa is part of:
| Rural population | 19,82,274 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,98,368 |
| Rural literacy rate | 48.0% |
| Rural sex ratio | 928 |
| Rural SC population share | 13.6% |
| Rural work participation | 36.0% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Balrampur district, where Sonpur Dhutkhwa is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Balrampur |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 43.2% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 16.8% |
| Institutional births | 69.7% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 57.4% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 41.2% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 53.7% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 39.6% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 59.7% |
| Households with electricity | 78.4% |
| Households with health insurance | 13.0% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.8% |
Work and livelihood
Balrampur district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Food processing (pulses). If you work in this trade in Sonpur Dhutkhwa, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Sonpur Dhutkhwa is run by its elected Gram Pradhan, the Up-Pradhan and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) sent by the Tulsipur block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth and death register.
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.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Sonpur Dhutkhwa | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Sonpur Dhutkhwa / Tulsipur | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Tulsipur Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Tulsipur | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Tulsipur | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Tulsipur | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Balrampur | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Balrampur | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Sonpur Dhutkhwa Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Sonpur Dhutkhwa is Azmal. 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.
MLA, Gainsari
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 74,931 |
| Vote share | 39.6% |
| Winning margin | 5,489 |
| Runner-up | Shailesh Kumar Singh "shailu" |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Shrawasti
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,11,055 |
| Vote share | 48.8% |
| Winning margin | 76,673 |
| Runner-up | Saket Misra |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
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.
Sonpur Dhutkhwa Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Sonpur Dhutkhwa is Azmal; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Neeraj Kumar.
| Postal address | Gram Sonpur, Post Chauhattar Kala, 271210 |
|---|
The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 6 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 3 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa
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
- 46%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
6 of the 13 ward members of Sonpur Dhutkhwa are women (46%, well ahead of the block's 38%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 9 candidates stood for Pradhan in Sonpur Dhutkhwa, a seat reserved for women. Jahida Khatoon won with 29% of the votes, 7 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Women | Jahida Khatoon | 29%, won by 7 votes |
| 2015 | Unreserved | Ajmal | 31% |
| 2010 | Unreserved | Sujaat Ahmad | – |
| 2005 | Other Backward Class women | Gayatri Devi | – |
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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa
In panchayat elections, voters of Sonpur Dhutkhwa vote at the polling centre listed below, as notified by the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh. Polling centres are usually set up in government school buildings, so this list also points you to public buildings in the panchayat.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Sonapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला सोनपुर |
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.
How Sonpur Dhutkhwa scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 56.4/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Sonpur Dhutkhwa scored 56.4 out of 100, ranking 78th of 100 panchayats in Tulsipur block (slightly behind the block average of 58.9). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Sonpur Dhutkhwa does best on “Clean and green panchayat” (82.8) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (40.3). That 42-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2 of the nine theme scores are above the Tulsipur block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Sonpur Dhutkhwa
Schools in Sonpur Dhutkhwa, going by the records we have:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Sonapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला सोनपुर | Primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Sonpur Dhutkhwa come under the block education officer (BEO) of Tulsipur. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Sonpur Dhutkhwa
If someone in Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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 Balrampur and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Sonpur Dhutkhwa
The PIN code for Sonpur Dhutkhwa is most likely 271210, served by Gulriha Sandwa 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.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulriha Sandwa | Post Office | 271210 | 4.9 km |
| Puraina | Post Office | 271210 | 5.1 km |
| Gainsari | Post Office | 271210 | 5.2 km |
Bank branches near Sonpur Dhutkhwa
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.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | Grainsari | IDIB000G512 | 3.8 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Tulsipur | BARB0TULSIP | 8.4 km |
| Canara Bank | Tulsipur | CNRB0007714 | 8.4 km |
| HDFC Bank | Tulsipur | HDFC0004071 | 8.4 km |
| Indian Bank | Laukhava | IDIB000L539 | 8.4 km |
See all bank branches in Tulsipur 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa
The easiest way to reach Sonpur Dhutkhwa by train is via Laiburwa Halt, about 1.7 km away (NER zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Tulsipur and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, about 92 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balrampur headquarters | District | 32 km | east |
| Tulsipur block (centre) | Block | 16 km | east |
| Laiburwa Halt (LBW) | Railway Station | 1.7 km | west |
| Gainsari Junction (GIR) | Railway Station | 5.8 km | east |
| Tulsipur (TLR) | Railway Station | 7.3 km | west |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | Airport | 92 km | south |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 130 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Sonpur Dhutkhwa is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 3.8 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 1.7 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
A railway station is only about 1.7 km away (Laiburwa Halt). CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 3.8 km away, closer than the Tulsipur block average of 5.5 km. The nearest post office is about 4.9 km away, much farther than the block average of 2.8 km.
Places near Sonpur Dhutkhwa
The Gram Panchayats closest to Sonpur Dhutkhwa, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonpur | Harriya Satgharwa | 0.0 km | north |
| Sonpur | Gaisri | 0.0 km | north |
| Jamuni Kalan | Gaisri | 0.7 km | east |
| Jeetpur | Gaisri | 1.9 km | west |
| Dulhin Dih | Gaisri | 2.1 km | south |
| Matehna | Gaisri | 2.2 km | east |
| Padrauna | Gaisri | 2.5 km | north-east |
| Laiburwa | Tulsipur | 2.6 km | north |
Other Gram Panchayats in Tulsipur
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Sonpur Dhutkhwa or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.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.
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 Tulsipur 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 Balrampur, Tehsil Tulsipur 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).
Ration card
- 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.
- In villages, Tulsipur block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- 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.
- In villages, the Tulsipur 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
- Apply for a job card at Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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.
- 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)
- 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 Tulsipur 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.
Special programmes
Balrampur is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Sonpur Dhutkhwa may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: BalrampurNITI Aayog
Government schemes for residents of Sonpur Dhutkhwa
Households in Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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 apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Tulsipur 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.
| Benefit | At 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 apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Tulsipur 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 apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Tulsipur 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.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Tulsipur 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 apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Tulsipur 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 apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Tulsipur 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.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online 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.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Sonpur Dhutkhwa
- Elevation
- 114 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,293 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Sonpur Dhutkhwa sits about 114 metres above sea level, close to the Balrampur district average of 110 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Sonpur Dhutkhwa gets roughly 1,300 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September, well above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 13 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 43°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Sonpur Dhutkhwa
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 78%
- Tree cover 15%
- Built-up land 2.1%
- Grass and scrub 4.3%
- Bare or sparse land 0.5%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 78% of the land within roughly 2 km of Sonpur Dhutkhwa under crops, 2% built up and 15% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat?
Azmal is the Gram Pradhan of Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat; phone 8009362208 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
Jahida Khatoon won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Sonpur Dhutkhwa with 365 votes (29% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Azmal, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat?
Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Sonpur.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Sonpur Dhutkhwa reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Sonpur Dhutkhwa was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Class women), 2010 (unreserved) 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Sonpur Dhutkhwa beat the runner-up by 7 votes (0.6% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 1,252 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Sonpur Dhutkhwa before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Sonpur Dhutkhwa went to Ajmal (2015), Sujaat Ahmad (2010) and Gayatri Devi (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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Sonpur Dhutkhwa was 77% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat?
Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
Neeraj Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Sonpur Dhutkhwa; phone 8948255819 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 4 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Sonpur Dhutkhwa.
Which assembly constituency does Sonpur Dhutkhwa come under?
Sonpur Dhutkhwa comes under the Gainsari Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
The MLA for Gainsari is Dr. Shiv Pratap Yadav (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 74,931 votes (39.6%) and won by 5,489 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonpur Dhutkhwa in?
Sonpur Dhutkhwa is in the Shrawasti Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat is 272935. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
The PIN code for Sonpur Dhutkhwa is usually 271210. The nearest post office is Gulriha Sandwa (PIN 271210), about 4.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram Sonpur, Post Chauhattar Kala, 271210.
What is the DIGIPIN of Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
The DIGIPIN for Sonpur Dhutkhwa is 2FM-6FF-J4J9. 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa from Balrampur?
Sonpur Dhutkhwa is about 32 km east of Balrampur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Tulsipur block, it is about 16 km east.
Which is the nearest railway station to Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
The nearest railway station to Sonpur Dhutkhwa is Laiburwa Halt (LBW), about 1.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gainsari Junction (GIR), 5.8 km; Tulsipur (TLR), 7.3 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
The nearest airport to Sonpur Dhutkhwa is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 92 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 130 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Sonpur Dhutkhwa, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Sonpur Dhutkhwa is Indian Bank, Grainsari (IFSC IDIB000G512), roughly 3.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Tulsipur (IFSC BARB0TULSIP) and Canara Bank, Tulsipur (IFSC CNRB0007714). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Sonpur Dhutkhwa: Prathamik Pathashala Sonapur.
Which schools are there in Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
There is 1 government school building on record in Sonpur Dhutkhwa: Prathamik Pathashala Sonapur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
The closest gram panchayats to Sonpur Dhutkhwa, as the crow flies, are Sonpur (0.0 km), Sonpur (0.0 km), Jamuni Kalan (0.7 km), Jeetpur (1.9 km) and Dulhin Dih (2.1 km).
How can I complain about work in Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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 Tulsipur 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Balrampur and Tehsil Tulsipur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Tulsipur Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
In Sonpur Dhutkhwa, 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa, the Lekhpal of Tulsipur 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Tulsipur 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 Tulsipur 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Balrampur, block Tulsipur and panchayat Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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 Tulsipur 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa meet?
The Gram Sabha of Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
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 Tulsipur 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; Sonpur Dhutkhwa is in the Gainsari assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat?
Sonpur Dhutkhwa Gram Panchayat scored 56.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 78th of 100 panchayats in Tulsipur block.
What is the altitude of Sonpur Dhutkhwa above sea level?
Sonpur Dhutkhwa is about 114 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 13 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Sonpur Dhutkhwa get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Sonpur Dhutkhwa 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 Sonpur Dhutkhwa?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Sonpur Dhutkhwa, the land is 78% cropland, 15% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
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.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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