# Digghi Gram Panchayat, Sakaldiha, Chandauli: Pradhan Indu Yadav

> Digghi is a gram panchayat in Sakaldiha block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 58161, PIN code 232104).
> It has 5 villages: Digghi, Gaherpura, Jahangirpur, Makadoompur, Rampur Urf Akabarpur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Indu Yadav.
> It is in Sakaldiha assembly constituency (MLA: Prabhu Narayan Yadav, Samajwadi Party) and Chandauli Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Birendra Singh).
> It is about 5.1 km north-west of Chandauli district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Ganj Khawaja (3.8 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Digghi / डिग्घी
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 58161
- **Block:** Sakaldiha
- **Tehsil:** Mugalsarai
- **District:** Chandauli
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Sakaldiha
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Chandauli
- **Gram Pradhan:** Indu Yadav
- **MLA:** Prabhu Narayan Yadav (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Birendra Singh (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 232104
- **Coordinates:** 25.2845° N, 83.2207° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ganesh Aheer

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Indu Yadav
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ganesh Aheer
- **MLA:** Prabhu Narayan Yadav (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/prabhu-narayan-yadav-mla-sakaldiha/
- **MP:** Birendra Singh (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/birendra-singh-mp-chandauli/

## Villages
- Digghi (डिग्घी)
- Gaherpura
- Jahangirpur
- Makadoompur
- Rampur Urf Akabarpur

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Digghi Gram Panchayat?
Digghi Gram Panchayat is in Sakaldiha block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Mugalsarai tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Digghi Gram Panchayat?
Indu Yadav is the Gram Pradhan of Digghi Gram Panchayat; phone 9559554344 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Digghi?
Pancham won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Digghi with 458 votes (24% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Indu Yadav, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Digghi Gram Panchayat?
Digghi Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Digghi, Gaherpura, Jahangirpur, Makadoompur and Rampur Urf Akabarpur.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Digghi reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Digghi was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Castes), 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 Digghi?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Digghi beat the runner-up by 78 votes (4.1% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 1,893 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Digghi before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Digghi went to Indu Yadav (2015), Samsuddin (2010) and Rammurat (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 Digghi in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Digghi was 73% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Digghi Gram Panchayat?
Digghi 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 Digghi?
Ganesh Aheer is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Digghi; phone 9450243771 (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 Digghi.

### Which assembly constituency does Digghi come under?
Digghi comes under the Sakaldiha Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Digghi?
The MLA for Sakaldiha is Prabhu Narayan Yadav (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 85,309 votes (40.6%) and won by 16,044 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Digghi in?
Digghi is in the Chandauli Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Digghi?
The Member of Parliament for Chandauli is Birendra Singh (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,74,476 votes (42.5%) and won by 21,565 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Digghi Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Digghi Gram Panchayat is 58161. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Digghi?
The PIN code for Digghi is usually 232104. The nearest post office is Jamunipur (PIN 232104), about 3.7 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Digghi, 232104.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Digghi?
The DIGIPIN for Digghi is 2JT-JLT-6KC7. 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 Digghi from Chandauli?
Digghi is about 5.1 km north-west of Chandauli district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Sakaldiha block, it is about 5.8 km south-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Digghi?
The nearest railway station to Digghi is Ganj Khawaja (GAQ), about 3.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kuchman (KCA), 3.9 km; Eocm (EOCM), 4.3 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Digghi?
The nearest airport to Digghi is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 41 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 150 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Digghi, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Digghi is AU Small Finance Bank, Chandauli (IFSC AUBL0005265), roughly 2.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Chandauli (IFSC CBIN0283786) and Canara Bank, Chandauli (IFSC CNRB0005649). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Digghi?
The closest gram panchayats to Digghi, as the crow flies, are Deodil (0.7 km), Basila (1.8 km), Nasirpur (1.8 km), Basani (2.5 km) and Gharchit (2.5 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Digghi Gram Panchayat?
Digghi Gram Panchayat scored 38.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 100th of 100 panchayats in Sakaldiha block.

### What is the altitude of Digghi above sea level?
Digghi is about 79 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 Digghi get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Digghi 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 Digghi?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Digghi, the land is 90% cropland, 3% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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