# Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat, Utraula, Balrampur: Pradhan Mo Farooq

> Matiyariya Karma is a gram panchayat in Utraula block of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 273344, PIN code 271604).
> It has one revenue village: Mateiria Kerma.
> The Gram Pradhan is Mo Farooq.
> It is in Utraula assembly constituency (MLA: Rampratap Verma Urf Shashikant Verma, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Gonda Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kirtivardhan Singh).
> It is about 30 km south-east of Balrampur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt (23 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Matiyariya Karma / मटियारिया कर्मा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 273344
- **Block:** Utraula
- **Tehsil:** Utraula
- **District:** Balrampur
- **Division:** Devipatan Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Utraula
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Gonda
- **Gram Pradhan:** Mo Farooq
- **MLA:** Rampratap Verma Urf Shashikant Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 271604
- **Coordinates:** 27.3225° N, 82.4654° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Anil Patel

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Mo Farooq
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Anil Patel
- **MLA:** Rampratap Verma Urf Shashikant Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/rampratap-verma-urf-shashikant-verma-mla-utraula/
- **MP:** Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/kirtivardhan-singh-mp-gonda/

## Villages
- Mateiria Kerma (मटियारिया कर्मा)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat?
Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat is in Utraula block of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Utraula tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat?
Mo Farooq is the Gram Pradhan of Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat; phone 9473903786 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Matiyariya Karma?
Hariram won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Matiyariya Karma with 262 votes (35% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Mo Farooq, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat?
Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Mateiria Kerma.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Matiyariya Karma reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Matiyariya Karma was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (Scheduled Castes) 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 Matiyariya Karma?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Matiyariya Karma beat the runner-up by 102 votes (13.7% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 745 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Matiyariya Karma before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Matiyariya Karma went to Mo0 Farook (2015), Rammanohar (2010) and Basanti (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 Matiyariya Karma in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Matiyariya Karma was 59% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat?
Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 8 of them women (73%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Matiyariya Karma?
Anil Patel is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Matiyariya Karma; phone 9889896481 (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 Matiyariya Karma.

### Which assembly constituency does Matiyariya Karma come under?
Matiyariya Karma comes under the Utraula Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Matiyariya Karma?
The MLA for Utraula is Rampratap Verma Urf Shashikant Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 87,027 votes (44.5%) and won by 22,034 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Matiyariya Karma in?
Matiyariya Karma is in the Gonda Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Matiyariya Karma?
The Member of Parliament for Gonda is Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,74,258 votes (49.8%) and won by 46,224 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat is 273344. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Matiyariya Karma?
The PIN code for Matiyariya Karma is usually 271604. The nearest post office is Utraula Bazar (PIN 271604), about 4.7 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Matiyariya Karma, 271604.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Matiyariya Karma?
The DIGIPIN for Matiyariya Karma is 2FM-P7M-TCC8. 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 Matiyariya Karma from Balrampur?
Matiyariya Karma is about 30 km south-east of Balrampur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Utraula block, it is about 7.7 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Matiyariya Karma?
The nearest railway station to Matiyariya Karma is Laiburwa Halt (LBW), about 23 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Tulsipur (TLR), 24 km; Gainsari Junction (GIR), 24 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Matiyariya Karma?
The nearest airport to Matiyariya Karma is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 71 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 117 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Matiyariya Karma, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Matiyariya Karma is Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0UTRAUL), roughly 5.5 km away. Other branches nearby: Canara Bank, Utraula (IFSC CNRB0008262) and HDFC Bank, Utraula (IFSC HDFC0002511). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Matiyariya Karma?
The closest gram panchayats to Matiyariya Karma, as the crow flies, are Milauli Bagha Jot (0.2 km), Mohan Jot (1.3 km), Mahuadhani (1.9 km), Virda Bania Bhari (2.3 km) and Tilkhi Baraya (3.2 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat?
Matiyariya Karma Gram Panchayat scored 61.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 18th of 65 panchayats in Utraula block.

### What is the altitude of Matiyariya Karma above sea level?
Matiyariya Karma is about 101 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 Matiyariya Karma get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Matiyariya Karma gets about 1,210 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 Matiyariya Karma?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Matiyariya Karma, the land is 74% cropland, 11% tree cover, 2% built-up land and 4% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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