# Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat, Chakiya, Chandauli: Pradhan Ramdular

> Lathiya Kalan is a gram panchayat in Chakiya block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 57799, PIN code 231313).
> It has 2 villages: Lathiya Kalan, Lathiya Khurd.
> The Gram Pradhan is Ramdular.
> It is in Chakia assembly constituency (MLA: Kailash, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Robertsganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Chhotelal).
> It is about 32 km south-west of Chandauli district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Kailahat (20 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Lathiya Kalan / लठिया कला
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 57799
- **Block:** Chakiya
- **Tehsil:** Chakia
- **District:** Chandauli
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Chakia
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Robertsganj
- **Gram Pradhan:** Ramdular
- **MLA:** Kailash (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Chhotelal (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 231313, 231302
- **Coordinates:** 25.0253° N, 83.0869° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Sreechand

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

## Villages
- Lathiya Kalan (लठिया कला)
- Lathiya Khurd

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Ramdular is the Gram Pradhan of Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat; phone 9794253648 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Lathiya Kalan?
Rinjhana won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Lathiya Kalan with 581 votes (59% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Ramdular, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Lathiya Kalan and Lathiya Khurd.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Lathiya Kalan reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Lathiya Kalan was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (Other Backward Classes) and 2015 (Scheduled Castes). 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 Lathiya Kalan?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Lathiya Kalan beat the runner-up by 206 votes (20.9% of valid votes). There were 4 candidates in the race, and 986 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Lathiya Kalan before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Lathiya Kalan went to Ram Dular (2015), Kallu (2010) and Shiv Kumari (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 Lathiya Kalan in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Lathiya Kalan was 78% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women (45%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Lathiya Kalan?
Sreechand is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Lathiya Kalan; phone 9005991987 (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 Lathiya Kalan.

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

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

### Who is the MP of Lathiya Kalan?
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 Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat is 57799. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Lathiya Kalan?
Addresses in Lathiya Kalan usually carry one of these PIN codes: 231313, 231302. The nearest post office is Gogaon (PIN 231313), about 3.7 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram-lathiya Kalan Post- Shikarganj, 231313.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Lathiya Kalan?
The DIGIPIN for Lathiya Kalan is 2JP-TMJ-9JTM. 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 Lathiya Kalan from Chandauli?
Lathiya Kalan is about 32 km south-west of Chandauli district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Chakiya block, it is about 12 km south-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Lathiya Kalan?
The nearest railway station to Lathiya Kalan is Kailahat (KYT), about 20 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ahraura Road (ARW), 20 km; Jeonathpur (JEP), 23 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Lathiya Kalan?
The nearest airport to Lathiya Kalan is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 53 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 144 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Lathiya Kalan, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Lathiya Kalan is Canara Bank, Aharaura (IFSC CNRB0007708), roughly 15 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 Lathiya Kalan?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Lathiya Kalan: Prathamik Pathashala Lathiyakala.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Lathiya Kalan?
The closest gram panchayats to Lathiya Kalan, as the crow flies, are Jogiya Kalan (0.6 km), Madapur (2.0 km), Malhar (2.2 km), Alipur Bhagrha (2.4 km) and Baliya Kalan (2.5 km).

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Lathiya Kalan Gram Panchayat scored 33.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 57th of 89 panchayats in Chakiya block.

### What is the altitude of Lathiya Kalan above sea level?
Lathiya Kalan is about 104 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The terrain is uneven, rising and falling by about 97 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Lathiya Kalan get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Lathiya Kalan 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 Lathiya Kalan?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Lathiya Kalan, the land is 75% cropland, 9% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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