# Akontha Gram Panchayat, Jalilpur, Bijnor: Pradhan Yogendar Khatun

> Akontha is a gram panchayat in Jalilpur block of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 55051, PIN code 246725).
> It has 2 villages: Akondha, Prithipur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Yogendar Khatun.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Akontha
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 55051
- **Block:** Jalilpur
- **Tehsil:** Chandpur
- **District:** Bijnor
- **Division:** Moradabad Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Gram Pradhan:** Yogendar Khatun
- **PIN code:** 246725, 246729
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Gaurav Kumar

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Yogendar Khatun
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Gaurav Kumar

## Villages
- Akondha
- Prithipur

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Akontha Gram Panchayat?
Akontha Gram Panchayat is in Jalilpur block of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Chandpur tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Akontha Gram Panchayat?
Yogendar Khatun is the Gram Pradhan of Akontha Gram Panchayat; phone 9837529450 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Akontha?
Yogendra won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Akontha with 676 votes (35% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Yogendar Khatun, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Akontha Gram Panchayat?
Akontha Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Akondha and Prithipur.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Akontha reserved in the 2015 election?
In the 2015 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Akontha was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (women) and 2010 (Other Backward Class women). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Akontha before 2015?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Akontha went to Sarvesha (2010) and Santo (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 Akontha in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Akontha was 74% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Akontha Gram Panchayat?
Akontha Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 6 of them women (40%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Akontha?
Gaurav Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Akontha; phone 8938804488 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 8 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Akontha.

### What is the LGD code of Akontha Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Akontha Gram Panchayat is 55051. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Akontha?
Addresses in Akontha usually carry one of these PIN codes: 246725, 246729. The nearest post office is Siau (PIN 246725), about 1.0 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Akondha, 246725.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Akontha?
The nearest railway station to Akontha is Chandpur Siau Halt (CPS), about 2.5 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sisauna (SISN), 7.1 km; Bagarpur Halt (BGRR), 8.3 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Akontha?
The nearest airport to Akontha is Moradabad Airport (MZS), about 74 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 116 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Akontha, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Akontha is HDFC Bank, Noorpur (IFSC HDFC0008421), roughly 14 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Khaspura (IFSC SBIN0018566) and Unity Small finance Bank Limited, Paniyala (IFSC UNBA0001071). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Akontha?
In Akontha, 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 Akontha?
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 Akontha, the Lekhpal of Chandpur 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 Akontha?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Jalilpur 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 Jalilpur 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 Akontha?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Bijnor, block Jalilpur and panchayat Akontha 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 Jalilpur 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 Akontha meet?
The Gram Sabha of Akontha 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 Akontha?
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 Jalilpur 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 Akontha Gram Panchayat?
Akontha Gram Panchayat scored 66.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 8th of 100 panchayats in Jalilpur block.

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