# Doha Gram Panchayat, Badokhar Khurd, Banda: Pradhan Brajraj

> Doha is a gram panchayat in Badokhar Khurd block of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 267847, PIN code 210001).
> It has one revenue village: Doha.
> The Gram Pradhan is Brajraj.
> It is in Tindwari assembly constituency (MLA: Ramkesh Nishad, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ajendra Singh Lodhi).
> It is about 2.9 km south-west of Banda district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Dingwahi (9.7 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/banda/badokhar-khurd/doha/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Doha / दोहा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 267847
- **Block:** Badokhar Khurd
- **Tehsil:** Banda
- **District:** Banda
- **Division:** Chitrakoot Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Tindwari
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Hamirpur
- **Gram Pradhan:** Brajraj
- **MLA:** Ramkesh Nishad (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Ajendra Singh Lodhi (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 210001, 210121
- **Coordinates:** 25.4828° N, 80.4780° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Nand Kishor Soni

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Brajraj
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Nand Kishor Soni
- **MLA:** Ramkesh Nishad (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ramkesh-nishad-mla-tindwari/
- **MP:** Ajendra Singh Lodhi (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ajendra-singh-lodhi-mp-hamirpur/

## Villages
- Doha (दोहा)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Doha Gram Panchayat?
Doha Gram Panchayat is in Badokhar Khurd block of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Banda tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Doha Gram Panchayat?
Brajraj is the Gram Pradhan of Doha Gram Panchayat; phone 8002254147 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Doha?
Ramabai won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Doha with 182 votes (29% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Brajraj, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Doha reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Doha was reserved for Scheduled Caste women. Before that: 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 Doha?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Doha beat the runner-up by 50 votes (8.0% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 627 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Doha before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Doha went to Brajraj (2015). 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 Doha in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Doha was 88% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Doha Gram Panchayat?
Doha Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women (45%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Doha?
Nand Kishor Soni is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Doha; phone 9919522593 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 2 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Doha.

### Which assembly constituency does Doha come under?
Doha comes under the Tindwari Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Doha?
The MLA for Tindwari is Ramkesh Nishad (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 86,600 votes (44.3%) and won by 28,684 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Doha in?
Doha is in the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Doha?
The Member of Parliament for Hamirpur is Ajendra Singh Lodhi (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,90,683 votes (44.0%) and won by 2,629 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Doha Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Doha Gram Panchayat is 267847. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Doha?
Addresses in Doha usually carry one of these PIN codes: 210001, 210121. The nearest post office is Hathaura (PIN 210001), about 0.5 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Doha, 210001.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Doha?
The DIGIPIN for Doha is 37P-F57-979J. 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 Doha from Banda?
Doha is about 2.9 km south-west of Banda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Badokhar Khurd block, it is about 12 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Doha?
The nearest railway station to Doha is Dingwahi (DWI), about 9.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Banda Jn (BNDA), 14 km; Khurhand (KHU), 15 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Doha?
The nearest airport to Doha is Khajuraho Airport (HJR), about 93 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 103 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Doha, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Doha is Indian Bank, Ahar (IFSC IDIB000A229), roughly 11 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Kahra (IFSC IDIB000K361) and Indian Bank, Khanna (IFSC IDIB000K679). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Doha?
The closest gram panchayats to Doha, as the crow flies, are Hathaura (0.7 km), Chhanehara Lalpur (2.6 km), Karbai (3.4 km), Aliha (3.6 km) and Maudaha (3.8 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Doha Gram Panchayat?
Doha Gram Panchayat scored 44.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 38th of 58 panchayats in Badokhar Khurd block.

### What is the altitude of Doha above sea level?
Doha is about 126 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 Doha get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Doha gets about 810 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 50°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Doha?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Doha, the land is 87% cropland, 4% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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