# MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat, Saltaua Gopal Pur, Basti: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> MADHWAPUR 1st is a gram panchayat in Saltaua Gopal Pur block of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 268401, PIN code 222141).
> It has 3 villages: Madhawapur, Madhwapur, Minhan Chak Urf Takia.
> The Gram Pradhan is Vijay Prakash.

Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/basti/saltaua-gopal-pur/madhwapur-1st/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** MADHWAPUR 1st
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 268401
- **Block:** Saltaua Gopal Pur
- **Tehsil:** Bhanpur
- **District:** Basti
- **Division:** Basti Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 3
- **Gram Pradhan:** Vijay Prakash
- **PIN code:** 222141, 272190
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ramakant Varma

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Vijay Prakash
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ramakant Varma

## Villages
- Madhawapur
- Madhwapur
- Minhan Chak Urf Takia

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat?
MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat is in Saltaua Gopal Pur block of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Bhanpur tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat?
Vijay Prakash is the Gram Pradhan of MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat; phone 9918822501 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2010 Gram Pradhan election in MADHWAPUR 1st?
Pooja Rao was elected Gram Pradhan of MADHWAPUR 1st in the 2010 panchayat election. The current office-bearer list names Vijay Prakash, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat?
MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Madhawapur, Madhwapur and Minhan Chak Urf Takia.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of MADHWAPUR 1st reserved in the 2010 election?
In the 2010 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of MADHWAPUR 1st was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Caste women). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of MADHWAPUR 1st before 2010?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of MADHWAPUR 1st went to Ramlalli (2005). We matched these older results to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.

### How many ward members are there in MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat?
MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of MADHWAPUR 1st?
Ramakant Varma is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of MADHWAPUR 1st; phone 9721700074 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 9 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in MADHWAPUR 1st.

### What is the LGD code of MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat is 268401. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of MADHWAPUR 1st?
Addresses in MADHWAPUR 1st usually carry one of these PIN codes: 222141, 272190. The nearest post office is Khunsapur (PIN 222141), about 2.5 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram Madhwapur Post Bargadawa Jila Basti, 222141.

### Which is the nearest railway station to MADHWAPUR 1st?
The nearest railway station to MADHWAPUR 1st is Govindnagar (GOVR), about 4.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Tinich (TH), 5.0 km; Gaur (GAUR), 12 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to MADHWAPUR 1st?
The nearest airport to MADHWAPUR 1st is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 55 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 78 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to MADHWAPUR 1st, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to MADHWAPUR 1st is State Bank of India, Saltauwa Gopalpur (IFSC SBIN0010884), roughly 4.2 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Basti, Dist Azamgarh (IFSC BARB0BASTIX) and Bank of Baroda, Gonda, Up (IFSC BARB0GONDAX). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### How can I complain about work in MADHWAPUR 1st 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 Saltaua Gopal Pur 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 MADHWAPUR 1st get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Basti and Tehsil Bhanpur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Bhanpur Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in MADHWAPUR 1st?
In MADHWAPUR 1st, 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 MADHWAPUR 1st?
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 MADHWAPUR 1st, the Lekhpal of Bhanpur 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 MADHWAPUR 1st?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Saltaua Gopal Pur 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 Saltaua Gopal Pur 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 MADHWAPUR 1st?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Basti, block Saltaua Gopal Pur and panchayat MADHWAPUR 1st 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 Saltaua Gopal Pur 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 MADHWAPUR 1st meet?
The Gram Sabha of MADHWAPUR 1st 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 MADHWAPUR 1st?
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 Saltaua Gopal Pur 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.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat?
MADHWAPUR 1st Gram Panchayat scored 56.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 73rd of 95 panchayats in Saltaua Gopal Pur block.

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