# Palheya Gram Panchayat, Bhadohi, Bhadohi: Pradhan Pankaj Singh

> Palheya is a gram panchayat in Bhadohi block of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 86510, PIN code 224159).
> It has 4 villages: Basantpur, Chak Bisram, Chak Sanath, Palhaiya.
> The Gram Pradhan is Pankaj Singh.
> It is in Bhadohi assembly constituency (MLA: Zahid, Samajwadi Party) and Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind).
> It is about 15 km east of Bhadohi district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bhadohi (2.7 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Palheya / पल्हैया
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 86510
- **Block:** Bhadohi
- **Tehsil:** Bhadohi
- **District:** Bhadohi
- **Division:** Mirzapur Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Bhadohi
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Bhadohi
- **Gram Pradhan:** Pankaj Singh
- **MLA:** Zahid (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 224159, 221401
- **Coordinates:** 25.3779° N, 82.5774° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Awdh Naryan

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Pankaj Singh
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Awdh Naryan
- **MLA:** Zahid (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/zahid-mla-bhadohi/
- **MP:** Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/dr-vinod-kumar-bind-mp-bhadohi/

## Villages
- Basantpur
- Chak Bisram
- Chak Sanath
- Palhaiya (पल्हैया)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Palheya Gram Panchayat?
Palheya Gram Panchayat is in Bhadohi block of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Bhadohi tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Palheya Gram Panchayat?
Pankaj Singh is the Gram Pradhan of Palheya Gram Panchayat; phone 9695369057 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Palheya?
Pankaj Singh won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Palheya with 432 votes (34% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Palheya Gram Panchayat?
Palheya Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Basantpur, Chak Bisram, Chak Sanath and Palhaiya.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Palheya reserved in the 2015 election?
In the 2015 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Palheya was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### What was the voter turnout in Palheya in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Palheya was 67% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Palheya Gram Panchayat?
Palheya Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Palheya?
Awdh Naryan is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Palheya; phone 7376936229 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Which assembly constituency does Palheya come under?
Palheya comes under the Bhadohi Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Palheya?
The MLA for Bhadohi is Zahid (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 99,996 votes (40.1%) and won by 4,440 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palheya in?
Palheya is in the Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Palheya?
The Member of Parliament for Bhadohi is Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,59,982 votes (42.4%) and won by 44,072 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Palheya Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Palheya Gram Panchayat is 86510. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Palheya?
Addresses in Palheya usually carry one of these PIN codes: 224159, 221401. The nearest post office is Bhadohi (PIN 224159), about 1.4 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Palheya Bhadohi, 224159.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Palheya?
The DIGIPIN for Palheya is 2JM-722-9CCC. 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 Palheya from Bhadohi?
Palheya is about 15 km east of Bhadohi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Bhadohi block, it is about 3.0 km north-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Palheya?
The nearest railway station to Palheya is Bhadohi (BOY), about 2.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Parsipur (PRF), 6.1 km; Mondh (MOF), 11 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Palheya?
The nearest airport to Palheya is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 30 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 85 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Palheya, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Palheya is Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0NAIBAZ), roughly 1.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Bandhan Bank, Nai Bazar (IFSC BDBL0001290) and Punjab National Bank, Nai Bazar Distt Bhadohi (IFSC PUNB0221310). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Palheya?
The closest gram panchayats to Palheya, as the crow flies, are Akhaipur (0.9 km), Hirday Patti (0.9 km), Chakra (0.9 km), Duladaspur (1.0 km) and Ramipur (1.2 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Palheya Gram Panchayat?
Palheya Gram Panchayat scored 59.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 27th of 99 panchayats in Bhadohi block.

### What is the altitude of Palheya above sea level?
Palheya is about 86 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 12 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Palheya get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Palheya gets about 830 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Palheya?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Palheya, the land is 55% cropland, 15% tree cover and 26% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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