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Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat

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Villages
4
PIN code
231302
Assembly Constituency
Chakia
Gram Pradhan
Munkka Devi

Quick answer

Bhikhampur is a gram panchayat in Chakiya block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 57762, PIN code 231302). It has 4 villages: Bandevi, Bhikhampur, Kadirganj, Parhuhar. The Gram Pradhan is Munkka Devi. It is in Chakia assembly constituency (MLA: Kailash, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Robertsganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Chhotelal). It is about 23 km south of Chandauli district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Ahraura Road (22 km).

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat

Bhikhampur (भीषमपुर) Gram Panchayat is in Chakiya block, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Chakia tehsil; the district falls in the Varanasi Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 57762.

The panchayat has 4 revenue villages (Bandevi, Bhikhampur, Kadirganj and Parhuhar). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.

As the crow flies, Bhikhampur is about 23 km south of Chandauli headquarters. It’s about 2.1 km south-west of the middle of Chakiya block. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, about 22 km away.

Bhikhampur is one of 89 gram panchayats in Chakiya block and 734 in Chandauli district. For elections, Bhikhampur falls in the Chakia Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha constituency.

For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Chakia tehsil.

Bhikhampur at a glance

NameBhikhampur / भीषमपुर
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code57762
BlockChakiya
TehsilChakia
DistrictChandauli
DivisionVaranasi Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages4
Assembly ConstituencyChakia
Lok Sabha ConstituencyRobertsganj
Gram PradhanMunkka Devi
MLAKailash (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPChhotelal (Samajwadi Party)
PIN code231302
Coordinates25.0656° N, 83.1807° E (approximate)
Schools2
Polling Centres2
Panchayat SecretaryVarun Singh

Map of Bhikhampur

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Bhikhampur LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2JP-T68-K853. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.

Villages in Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat

Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Bandevi–208041
Bhikhampurभीषमपुर208039
Kadirganj–208042
Parhuhar–208040

Population of Bhikhampur

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Chandauli district, which Bhikhampur is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population17,10,203
Rural households2,59,129
Rural literacy rate70.7%
Rural sex ratio920
Rural SC population share24.1%
Rural work participation34.1%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Chandauli district, where Bhikhampur is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorChandauli
Women who are literate70.6%
Women with 10+ years of schooling47.2%
Institutional births86.2%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated70.6%
Children under 5 who are stunted39.5%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic48.7%
Households using clean cooking fuel42.3%
Households with improved sanitation66.7%
Households with electricity91.9%
Households with health insurance28.1%
Households with improved drinking water97.5%

Work and livelihood

Chandauli district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Zari-zardozi. If you work in this trade in Bhikhampur, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Most families in and around Bhikhampur mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.

Administration

Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Chakiya block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.

Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.

Key offices for residents of Bhikhampur
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanBhikhampurDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Bhikhampur / ChakiyaFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalChakia TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)ChakiyaRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)ChakiyaPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMChakiaCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)ChandauliOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)ChandauliOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Bhikhampur Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Bhikhampur is Munkka Devi. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.

MLA, Chakia

Kailash

Bharatiya Janata Party2022 general election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received97,600
Vote share39.7%
Winning margin9,589
Runner-upJitendra Kumar

Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10

MP, Robertsganj

Chhotelal

Samajwadi Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartySamajwadi Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received4,65,848
Vote share46.1%
Winning margin1,29,234
Runner-upRinki Singh

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.

Bhikhampur Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Bhikhampur is Munkka Devi; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Varun Singh.

Gram PradhanMunkka Devi82993 21097
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Varun Singh70843 76512
Postal addressGram & Post Bhikhampur Chakiya, 231302

The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 7 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 9 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Bhikhampur before you go.

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?

Women's representation in Bhikhampur

Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.

Women among ward members
47%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

7 of the 15 ward members of Bhikhampur are women (47%, slightly ahead of the block's 45%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 7 candidates stood for Pradhan in Bhikhampur, a seat reserved for Other Backward Classes. Arvind Kumar Gupta won with 28% of the votes, 102 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Other Backward ClassesArvind Kumar Gupta28%, won by 102 votes
2015WomenMunakka58%
2010Other Backward ClassesArvind–
2005WomenIndravati–

Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.

Polling booths (polling centres) in Bhikhampur

The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centres for Bhikhampur. Polling centres are usually government primary or upper-primary schools, and the same buildings are often used for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections too.

Name
Prathamik Pathashala Bhikhamapur 2
प्राथमिक पाठशाला भीखमपुर 2
Prathamik Pathashala Bhishamapur
प्राथमिक पाठशाला भीषमपुर

If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.

How Bhikhampur scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
58.8/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Bhikhampur scored 58.8 out of 100, ranking 3rd of 89 panchayats in Chakiya block (far ahead of the block average of 37.8). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods72.1
Healthy panchayat51.7
Child-friendly panchayat43.3
Water-sufficient panchayat60.7
Clean and green panchayat74.7
Self-sufficient infrastructure65.1
Socially just and secured73.6
Good governance68.5
Women-friendly panchayat35.2

Bhikhampur does best on “Clean and green panchayat” (74.7) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (35.2). That 40-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Chakiya block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Bhikhampur

Government school buildings we found in Bhikhampur (from polling-centre and school records):

NameType
Prathamik Pathashala Bhikhamapur 2
प्राथमिक पाठशाला भीखमपुर 2
Primary school
Prathamik Pathashala Bhishamapur
प्राथमिक पाठशाला भीषमपुर
Primary school

Children aged 6 to 14 in Bhikhampur can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Bhikhampur

If someone in Bhikhampur needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Chandauli and elsewhere.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Bhikhampur

The PIN code for Bhikhampur is most likely 231302, served by Sherwa Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
SherwaPost Office2313026.1 km
ManaurPost Office2313029.8 km
ChaturipurPost Office2313029.9 km

Bank branches near Bhikhampur

These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
Canara BankAharauraCNRB000770812 km
Indian BankAhrauhraIDIB000A53912 km
Indian BankGhatampurIDIB000G55612 km
Indian BankRudauliIDIB000R66512 km
Punjab & Sind BankSariaPSIB002154212 km

See all bank branches in Chakiya block

If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Bhikhampur

Ahraura Road railway station (22 km) is the closest railhead for Bhikhampur. If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Chandauli district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 54 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Chandauli headquartersDistrict23 kmsouth
Chakiya block (centre)Block2.1 kmsouth-west
Ahraura Road (ARW)Railway Station22 kmnorth-west
Jeonathpur (JEP)Railway Station22 kmnorth-west
Ganj Khawaja (GAQ)Railway Station23 kmnorth
Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportAirport54 kmnorth-west
Prayagraj AirportAirport151 kmwest

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Bhikhampur is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
12 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
22 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 12 km away, farther than for 87% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh (the Chakiya block average is 12 km). For small transactions, a Bank Mitra or India Post Payments Bank at the post office can help. CalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest railway station is about 22 km away (Ahraura Road). The nearest post office is about 6.1 km away, a little farther than the block average of 5.5 km.

Places near Bhikhampur

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Bhikhampur or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
  2. Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to Chakia Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
  3. The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Chandauli, Tehsil Chakia and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
  2. You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, Chakiya block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Chakiya Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at Bhikhampur gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Chakiya block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.

Special programmes

Chandauli is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Bhikhampur may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: ChandauliNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Bhikhampur

Households in Bhikhampur can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Chakiya block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Chakiya block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Chakiya block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Chakiya block office

Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Chakiya block office

Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Chakiya block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Terrain and climate of Bhikhampur

Elevation
93 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
814 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Bhikhampur sits about 93 metres above sea level, close to the Chandauli district average of 88 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Bhikhampur gets roughly 810 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September, well below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The terrain is rolling, with about 80 m between the highest and lowest ground within 2 km. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 3°C.

Land cover around Bhikhampur

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 64%
  • Tree cover 8.1%
  • Built-up land 3.1%
  • Grass and scrub 25%

Within roughly 2 km of Bhikhampur, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 64% cropland, 8% tree cover and 3% built-up land. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat?

Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat is in Chakiya block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Chakia tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat?

Munkka Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat; phone 8299321097 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bhikhampur?

Arvind Kumar Gupta won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bhikhampur with 954 votes (28% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Munkka Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat?

Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Bandevi, Bhikhampur, Kadirganj and Parhuhar.

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Bhikhampur reserved in the 2021 election?

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bhikhampur was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (Other Backward Classes) and 2015 (women). 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 Bhikhampur?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bhikhampur beat the runner-up by 102 votes (3.0% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 3,366 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Bhikhampur before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bhikhampur went to Munakka (2015), Arvind (2010) and Indravati (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 Bhikhampur in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Bhikhampur was 71% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat?

Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 7 of them women (47%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Bhikhampur?

Varun Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Bhikhampur; phone 7084376512 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 10 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Bhikhampur.

Which assembly constituency does Bhikhampur come under?

Bhikhampur comes under the Chakia Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Bhikhampur?

The MLA for Chakia is Kailash (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 97,600 votes (39.7%) and won by 9,589 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhikhampur in?

Bhikhampur is in the Robertsganj Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Bhikhampur?

The Member of Parliament for Robertsganj is Chhotelal (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,65,848 votes (46.1%) and won by 1,29,234 votes.

What is the LGD code of Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat is 57762. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Bhikhampur?

The PIN code for Bhikhampur is usually 231302. The nearest post office is Sherwa (PIN 231302), about 6.1 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram & Post Bhikhampur Chakiya, 231302.

What is the DIGIPIN of Bhikhampur?

The DIGIPIN for Bhikhampur is 2JP-T68-K853. 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 Bhikhampur from Chandauli?

Bhikhampur is about 23 km south of Chandauli district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Chakiya block, it is about 2.1 km south-west.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhikhampur?

The nearest railway station to Bhikhampur is Ahraura Road (ARW), about 22 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jeonathpur (JEP), 22 km; Ganj Khawaja (GAQ), 23 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Bhikhampur?

The nearest airport to Bhikhampur is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 54 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 151 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Bhikhampur, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Bhikhampur is Canara Bank, Aharaura (IFSC CNRB0007708), roughly 12 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Ahrauhra (IFSC IDIB000A539) and Indian Bank, Ghatampur (IFSC IDIB000G556). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Bhikhampur?

The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centres in Bhikhampur: Prathamik Pathashala Bhikhamapur 2 and Prathamik Pathashala Bhishamapur.

Which schools are there in Bhikhampur?

There are 2 government school buildings on record in Bhikhampur: Prathamik Pathashala Bhikhamapur 2 and Prathamik Pathashala Bhishamapur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

Which gram panchayats are near Bhikhampur?

The closest gram panchayats to Bhikhampur, as the crow flies, are Gadhwa Semraur (1.4 km), Baraujhi (2.0 km), Sikandarpur (2.7 km), Firozpur (2.8 km) and Bharehta Kalan (2.9 km).

How can I complain about work in Bhikhampur 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 Chakiya 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 Bhikhampur get land records (Khatauni)?

Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Chandauli and Tehsil Chakia, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Chakia Tehsil office.

How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Bhikhampur?

In Bhikhampur, 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 Bhikhampur?

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 Bhikhampur, the Lekhpal of Chakia 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 Bhikhampur?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Chakiya 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 Chakiya 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 Bhikhampur?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Chandauli, block Chakiya and panchayat Bhikhampur 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 Chakiya 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 Bhikhampur meet?

The Gram Sabha of Bhikhampur 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 Bhikhampur?

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 Chakiya 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; Bhikhampur is in the Chakia assembly constituency.

What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat?

Bhikhampur Gram Panchayat scored 58.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 3rd of 89 panchayats in Chakiya block.

What is the altitude of Bhikhampur above sea level?

Bhikhampur is about 93 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The terrain is uneven, rising and falling by about 80 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Bhikhampur get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bhikhampur gets about 810 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 3°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bhikhampur?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Bhikhampur, the land is 64% cropland, 8% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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