# Dharde Gram Panchayat, Chakiya, Chandauli: Pradhan Sunena

> Dharde is a gram panchayat in Chakiya block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 57771, PIN code 222161).
> It has 2 villages: Dharde, Surgujiya.
> The Gram Pradhan is Sunena.
> It is in Chakia assembly constituency (MLA: Kailash, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Robertsganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Chhotelal).
> It is about 16 km south of Chandauli district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Chandauli Mjhwr (16 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Dharde / धरदे
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 57771
- **Block:** Chakiya
- **Tehsil:** Chakia
- **District:** Chandauli
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Chakia
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Robertsganj
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sunena
- **MLA:** Kailash (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Chhotelal (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 222161, 222139
- **Coordinates:** 25.1307° N, 83.2078° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Devendra

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sunena
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Devendra
- **MLA:** Kailash (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/kailash-mla-chakia/
- **MP:** Chhotelal (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/chhotelal-mp-robertsganj/

## Villages
- Dharde (धरदे)
- Surgujiya

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Dharde Gram Panchayat?
Dharde Gram Panchayat is in Chakiya block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Chakia tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Dharde Gram Panchayat?
Sunena is the Gram Pradhan of Dharde Gram Panchayat; phone 8577854274 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Dharde?
Lakhendra won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Dharde with 610 votes (49% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Sunena, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Dharde Gram Panchayat?
Dharde Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Dharde and Surgujiya.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Dharde reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Dharde was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Class women), 2010 (women) and 2015 (Other Backward Class 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 Dharde?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Dharde beat the runner-up by 239 votes (19.1% of valid votes). There were 6 candidates in the race, and 1,251 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Dharde before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Dharde went to Suneina (2015), Suneina (2010) and Suneina (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 Dharde in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Dharde was 90% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Dharde Gram Panchayat?
Dharde Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 11 of them women (85%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Dharde?
Devendra is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Dharde; phone 7268926581 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 5 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Dharde.

### Which assembly constituency does Dharde come under?
Dharde comes under the Chakia Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Dharde?
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 Dharde in?
Dharde is in the Robertsganj Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Dharde?
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 Dharde Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Dharde Gram Panchayat is 57771. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Dharde?
Addresses in Dharde usually carry one of these PIN codes: 222161, 222139. The nearest post office is Seur (PIN 222161), about 3.1 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram Dharde Post Utraut, 222161.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Dharde?
The DIGIPIN for Dharde is 2JT-LF2-CK87. 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 Dharde from Chandauli?
Dharde is about 16 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 5.8 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Dharde?
The nearest railway station to Dharde is Chandauli Mjhwr (CDMR), about 16 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ganj Khawaja (GAQ), 16 km; Jeonathpur (JEP), 18 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Dharde?
The nearest airport to Dharde is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 50 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 152 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Dharde, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Dharde is Canara Bank, Aharaura (IFSC CNRB0007708), roughly 9.6 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 Dharde?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Dharde: Prathamik Pathashala Dharade.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Dharde?
The closest gram panchayats to Dharde, as the crow flies, are Jamua (1.1 km), Bharuhia (1.4 km), Kurthiya (1.6 km), Gauri (1.9 km) and Gaurii (1.9 km).

### How can I complain about work in Dharde 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 Dharde 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 Dharde?
In Dharde, 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 Dharde?
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 Dharde, 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 Dharde?
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 Dharde?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Chandauli, block Chakiya and panchayat Dharde 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 Dharde meet?
The Gram Sabha of Dharde 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 Dharde?
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; Dharde is in the Chakia assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Dharde Gram Panchayat?
Dharde Gram Panchayat scored 41.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 20th of 89 panchayats in Chakiya block.

### What is the altitude of Dharde above sea level?
Dharde is about 81 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 7 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Dharde get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Dharde 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 Dharde?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Dharde, the land is 94% cropland, 4% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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