Quick answer
Barhaj is a development block in Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, with 54 gram panchayats and 97 villages (LGD code 1049). This directory lists 62 schools, 29 post offices and 63 polling centres here.
About Barhaj Block
The Barhaj (बरहज) development block is in Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, part of the Gorakhpur Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Kshetra Panchayat, headed by the Block Pramukh, plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 1049.
There are 54 gram panchayats and 97 villages in Barhaj block, which puts it at number 14 of 16 blocks in Deoria by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Barhaj tehsil.
From Deoria headquarters, Barhaj is about 13 km away to the north (straight-line distance).
Villages in this block vote in the Rampur Karkhana, Deoria, Barhaj, Pathardeva, Kushinagar, Rudrapur, Ramkola, Bhatpar Rani and Salempur assembly constituencies.
Barhaj at a glance
| Name | Barhaj / बरहज |
|---|---|
| Type | Block |
| LGD code | 1049 |
| District | Deoria |
| Division | Gorakhpur Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 54 |
| Villages | 97 |
| Coordinates | 26.6153° N, 83.8254° E |
| Schools | 62 |
| Post Offices | 29 |
| Polling Centres | 63 |
Map of Barhaj
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Barhaj Block Gram Panchayat List
Barhaj Block has 54 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaipura | अजयपुरा | 1 | 58694 |
| Amma Pandey | अम्मापाण्डेय | 2 | 58695 |
| Badaka Gaon | बड़का गाँव | 1 | 58698 |
| Badhaya Hardo | बढया हरदो | 1 | 58696 |
| Baradixit | बारा दीक्षित | 1 | 58697 |
| Baraon | बरॉंव | 3 | 58699 |
| Beldad | बेलडाड़ | 3 | 58700 |
| Bhadila Awwal | – | 2 | 58701 |
| Bhadila Doyam | भदीला दोयम | 1 | 58702 |
| Bhadsara Deidiha | – | 3 | 58708 |
| Bhikhampura | भीखमपुरा | 2 | 58703 |
| Bhulaipur | भुलईपुर | 2 | 58704 |
| Bijauli Bhaiya | बिजौली भैया | 3 | 58705 |
| Deopar Virsinghpur | देवपारवीर सिंहपुर | 3 | 58709 |
| Dhaula Pandit | धौला पंडित | 2 | 58710 |
| Dubauli | दुबौली | 4 | 58711 |
| Ganga Chak | – | 2 | 267334 |
| Gaura Katailva | गौरा कटइलवा | 2 | 58712 |
| Haranadih Urf Mahuibarsat | – | 3 | 58713 |
| Harnahi | हरनही | 2 | 58714 |
| Kaparvar | कपरवार | 1 | 58715 |
| Karajaha | करजहां | 1 | 58716 |
| Karayal Shukla | करायल शुक्ल | 2 | 58717 |
| Karayal Upadhyay | करायल उपाध्याय | 2 | 58718 |
| Khadesar | खड़ेसर | 3 | 58719 |
| Khora | खोड़ा | 2 | 58720 |
| Khori | खोरी | 1 | 58721 |
| Khudia Bujurg | खुदिया बुजुर्ग | 4 | 58722 |
| Kotawa | – | 2 | 267367 |
| Lavakani Ganga | लवकनी गंगा | 5 | 58724 |
| Lavarachhi | – | 0 | 58723 |
| Laxmipur | – | 1 | 267388 |
| Mahen Babu | महेनबाबू | 1 | 58725 |
| Mirjapur | मिर्जापुर | 1 | 58726 |
| Mohavn | – | 0 | 58727 |
| Mohra | मोहरा | 1 | 58728 |
| Nadua | नदुआ | 1 | 58729 |
| Nadua Chhapara | नदुआ छपरा | 2 | 58707 |
| Naipur | नैपुर | 1 | 58730 |
| Navapar | नावापार | 1 | 58731 |
| Netvar | नतवार | 4 | 58732 |
| Pachauha | – | 0 | 58733 |
| Paina | पैना | 3 | 58734 |
| Parasiya Devar | परसिया देवार | 1 | 58735 |
| Parasiya Tivari | परसिया तिवारी | 2 | 58736 |
| Parsia Chaube | – | 1 | 267372 |
| Phulwaria Bhaiya | फुलवरिया भैया | 2 | 58737 |
| Pipara Pandey | – | 2 | 58738 |
| Samogar | समोगर | 1 | 58739 |
| Sasrao | – | 2 | 267342 |
| Sisai Gulabrai | सिसई गुलाब राय | 1 | 58740 |
| Uttar Mohaw | – | 0 | 267351 |
| Vishunpur Devar | विशुनपुर देवार | 1 | 58706 |
| Vishunpura | – | 2 | 267381 |
Population of Barhaj
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Deoria district, which Barhaj is part of:
| Rural population | 27,84,143 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 4,20,650 |
| Rural literacy rate | 70.1% |
| Rural sex ratio | 1,028 |
| Rural SC population share | 15.8% |
| Rural work participation | 28.5% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Deoria district, where Barhaj is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Deoria |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 71.3% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 50.4% |
| Institutional births | 93.4% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 64.2% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 36.8% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 33.8% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 67.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 69.1% |
| Households with electricity | 95.3% |
| Households with health insurance | 10.5% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.8% |
Work and livelihood
Deoria district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Decorative products. If you work in this trade in Barhaj, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Barhaj 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.
Barhaj Block office: BDO and contacts
The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Barhaj block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Kshetra Panchayat, made up of directly elected members and the Gram Pradhans of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Block Pramukh and approves the block development plan.
Go to the Barhaj block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076.
Barhaj Block Pramukh and MLAs
Women's representation in Barhaj
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.
- Panchayats headed by a woman
- 37.0%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
- Women among ward members
- 39%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
20 of the 54 gram panchayats in Barhaj have a woman Pradhan (37%), slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh share of 35%. 2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Women make up 38.7% of the 662 ward members across Barhaj's gram panchayats, slightly behind the Uttar Pradesh share of 40.1%. Going by the education recorded for each Pradhan, 85% of the panchayat heads in Barhaj studied to class 9 or beyond and 11% are graduates.
Panchayat elections
- Pradhan seats won by women
- 44%2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
- Candidates per Pradhan seat
- 6.02021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
Women won 22 of the 50 Pradhan seats in Barhaj in the 2021 panchayat election (44%), 5 of them on seats not reserved for women; in 2015 the share was 39%. 2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.0 candidates stood for each Pradhan's seat in Barhaj, against 7.5 across Uttar Pradesh. 46% of the 298 candidates for Pradhan in Barhaj in 2021 were women.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Barhaj
Barhaj Block has 63 panchayat polling centres notified by the State Election Commission. Here they are, panchayat by panchayat:
| Name | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|
| Hari0prathamik Pathashalaparasiya Devar Naya हरि0प्राथमिक पाठशालापरसिया देवार नया | Parasiya Devar |
| Harijan Prathamik Pathashalakhora हरिजन प्राथमिक पाठशालाखोड़ा | Khora |
| Juniyar Haiskul Paina Purab जूनियर हाईस्कूल पैना पूरब | Paina |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Bara Dikshit जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल बारा दीक्षित | Baradixit |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Baraka Ganv जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल बड़का गांव | Badaka Gaon |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Kaparavar जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल कपरवार | Kaparvar |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Karayalashukl जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल करायलशुक्ल | Karayal Shukla |
| Kanya Juniyar Haiskul Skul Mahen कन्या जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल महेन | Mahen Babu |
| Kanya Prathamik Pathashala Ka Paravar कन्या प्राथमिक पाठशाला क परवार | Kaparvar |
| Kanya Prathamik Vidyalay Mahenn कन्या प्राथमिक विद्यालय महेंन | Mahen Babu |
| Kanya Prathamik Vidyalay Samogar कन्या प्राथमिक विद्यालय समोगर | Samogar |
| Panchayat Bhavan Gaura Katailava पंचायत भवन गौरा कटैलवा | Gaura Katailva |
| Prathamik Pathashala Amma Pandey प्राथमिक पाठशाला अम्मा पाण्डेय | Amma Pandey |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhikhamapura प्राथमिक पाठशाला भीखमपुरा | Bhikhampura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bhitaha प्राथमिक पाठशाला भिटहा | Bhikhampura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bijauli Bhaiya प्राथमिक पाठशाला बिजौली भैया | Bijauli Bhaiya |
| Prathamik Pathashala Karayal Shukl प्राथमिक पाठशाला करायल शुक्ल | Karayal Shukla |
| Prathamik Pathashala Khudiya Khurd प्राथमिक पाठशाला खुदिया खुर्द | Khudia Bujurg |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mehiyavan प्राथमिक पाठशाला मेहियवां | Navapar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mohara प्राथमिक पाठशाला मोहरा | Mohra |
| Prathamik Pathashala Naduan प्राथमिक पाठशाला नदुआं | Nadua |
| Prathamik Pathashala Navapar प्राथमिक पाठशाला नवापार | Navapar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Netavar प्राथमिक पाठशाला नेतवार | Netvar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sisai Gulab Ray प्राथमिक पाठशाला सिसई गुलाब राय | Sisai Gulabrai |
| Prathamik Pathashalaajayapura प्राथमिक पाठशालाअजयपुरा | Ajaipura |
| Prathamik Pathashalabara Dikshit प्राथमिक पाठशालाबारा दीक्षित | Baradixit |
| Prathamik Pathashalabaraka Ganv प्राथमिक पाठशालाबड़का गांव | Badaka Gaon |
| Prathamik Pathashalabaranv प्राथमिक पाठशालाबरांव | Baraon |
| Prathamik Pathashalabarhaya Harado प्राथमिक पाठशालाबढ़या हरदो | Badhaya Hardo |
| Prathamik Pathashalabhadila Doyam प्राथमिक पाठशालाभदिला दोयम | Bhadila Doyam |
| Prathamik Pathashalabhulaipur प्राथमिक पाठशालाभुलईपुर | Bhulaipur |
| Prathamik Pathashaladevapar Virasinhapur प्राथमिक पाठशालादेवपार वीरसिंहपुर | Deopar Virsinghpur |
| Prathamik Pathashaladhaula Pandit प्राथमिक पाठशालाधौला पण्डित | Dhaula Pandit |
| Prathamik Pathashaladubauli प्राथमिक पाठशालादुबौली | Dubauli |
| Prathamik Pathashalagaura Katailava प्राथमिक पाठशालागौरा कटैलवा | Gaura Katailva |
| Prathamik Pathashalaharanahi प्राथमिक पाठशालाहरनही | Harnahi |
| Prathamik Pathashalakaparavar प्राथमिक पाठशालाकपरवार | Kaparvar |
| Prathamik Pathashalakarajahan प्राथमिक पाठशालाकरजहां | Karajaha |
| Prathamik Pathashalakarayal Upadhyay प्राथमिक पाठशालाकरायल उपाध्याय | Karayal Upadhyay |
| Prathamik Pathashalakharesar प्राथमिक पाठशालाखड़ेसर | Khadesar |
| Prathamik Pathashalakhoriya प्राथमिक पाठशालाखोरिया | Phulwaria Bhaiya |
| Prathamik Pathashalalavakani Ganga प्राथमिक पाठशालालवकनी गंगा | Lavakani Ganga |
| Prathamik Pathashalalavakani Ishvar प्राथमिक पाठशालालवकनी ईश्वर | Lavakani Ganga |
| Prathamik Pathashalamahen प्राथमिक पाठशालामहेन | Mahen Babu |
| Prathamik Pathashalamirjapur प्राथमिक पाठशालामिर्जापुर | Mirjapur |
| Prathamik Pathashalamohara प्राथमिक पाठशालामोहरा | Mohra |
| Prathamik Pathashalanaipur प्राथमिक पाठशालानैपुर | Naipur |
| Prathamik Pathashalapaina Pashchim Purana Bhavan प्राथमिक पाठशालापैना पश्चिम पुराना भवन | Paina |
| Prathamik Pathashalapaina Purab प्राथमिक पाठशालापैना पूरब | Paina |
| Prathamik Pathashalapakari Tivari प्राथमिक पाठशालापकड़ी तिवारी | Dubauli |
| Prathamik Pathashalaparasiya Devar Pandey Tola Purana प्राथमिक पाठशालापरसिया देवार पाण्डेय टोला पुराना | Parasiya Devar |
| Prathamik Pathashalaparasiya Tivari प्राथमिक पाठशालापरसिया तिवारी | Parasiya Tivari |
| Prathamik Pathashalaphulavariya Bhaiya प्राथमिक पाठशालाफुलवरिया भैया | Phulwaria Bhaiya |
| Prathamik Pathashalasamogar प्राथमिक पाठशालासमोगर | Samogar |
| Prathamik Pathashalavishunapur Devar प्राथमिक पाठशालाविशुनपुर देवार | Vishunpur Devar |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Beladad प्राथमिक विद्यालय बेलडाड | Beldad |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Khori प्राथमिक विद्यालय खोरी | Khori |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Kolhua प्राथमिक विद्यालय कोल्हुआ | Baraon |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Nadua Chhapara प्राथमिक विद्यालय नदुआ छपरा | Nadua Chhapara |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Paina Pashchim Naya प्राथमिक विद्यालय पैना पश्चिम नया | Paina |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Phakaipur प्राथमिक विद्यालय फकईपुर | Amma Pandey |
| Sa0 Vidyalayakendr Paina सा0 विद्यालयकेन्द्र पैना | Paina |
| Siyaram Juniyar Ba0 Vidyalay Bahasua सियाराम जूनियर बा0 विद्यालय बहसुआ | Netvar |
How Barhaj 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
- 56.7/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Barhaj averages 56.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 4th of 16 in Deoria, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 50 scored panchayats of Barhaj reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Barhaj does best on “Good governance” (73.3) and worst on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (48.0). That 25-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Barhaj
Barhaj Block has 62 government school buildings on record. See the full list of schools
We built this list from State Election Commission polling centres in government school buildings, so it mostly shows Basic Shiksha Parishad primary, upper-primary and composite schools. For the full register, including private schools and inter colleges, see UDISE+ (udiseplus.gov.in).
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Barhaj
On record in Barhaj Block: 29 Post Offices.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Barhaj
The nearest railway station to the centre of Barhaj is Baitalpur, about 11 km away.
The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, about 40 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoria headquarters | District | 13 km | north |
| Baitalpur (BALR) | Railway Station | 11 km | south-west |
| Deoria Sadar (DEOS) | Railway Station | 13 km | south |
| Gauri Bazar (GB) | Railway Station | 16 km | west |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 40 km | west |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | Airport | 161 km | south-west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
Places near Barhaj
The Blocks closest to Barhaj, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Block | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baitalpur | Deoria | 5.2 km | north-east |
| Rampur Karkhana | Deoria | 6.2 km | east |
| Pathar Dewa | Deoria | 9.3 km | north-east |
| Deoria Sadar | Deoria | 10 km | south-east |
| Rudrapur | Deoria | 12 km | south-west |
| Gauri Bazar | Deoria | 12 km | north |
Other Blocks in Deoria
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at your 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.
- 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.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- 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.
- In villages, the Barhaj Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- 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.
- In villages, Barhaj block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- 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.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- 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.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Barhaj 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.
Government schemes for residents of Barhaj
Households in Barhaj 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 apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the 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.
| Benefit | At 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 apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the 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 apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the 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.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the 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 apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the 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 apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the 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.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online 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.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
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Barhaj Block: frequently asked questions
Which district is Barhaj Block in?
Barhaj Block is in Deoria district (Gorakhpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Barhaj Block?
There are 54 gram panchayats in Barhaj Block.
How many villages are there in Barhaj Block?
Barhaj Block has 97 revenue villages.
Where is the Barhaj block office and what does it do?
The Barhaj block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Deoria district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.
Which assembly constituencies cover Barhaj Block?
Barhaj Block is spread over 9 assembly constituencies: Kushinagar, Ramkola, Rudrapur, Deoria, Pathardeva, Rampur Karkhana, Bhatpar Rani, Salempur and Barhaj.
Who are the MLAs of Barhaj Block?
The MLAs for Barhaj Block (2022 election) are Kushinagar: Panchanand Pathak (P.N. Pathak) (Bharatiya Janata Party); Ramkola: Vinay Prakash Gond (Bharatiya Janata Party); Rudrapur: Jai Prakash Nishad (Bharatiya Janata Party); Deoria: Shalabh Mani Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party); Pathardeva: Surya Pratap Shahi (Bharatiya Janata Party); Rampur Karkhana: Surendra Chaurasia (Bharatiya Janata Party); Bhatpar Rani: Sabhakunwar (Bharatiya Janata Party); Salempur: Bijaylaxmi Gautam (Bharatiya Janata Party); Barhaj: Deepak Kumar Mishr (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Barhaj Block?
Barhaj Block falls in 4 Lok Sabha constituencies: Deoria: Shashank Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party); Bansgaon: Kamlesh Paswan (Bharatiya Janata Party); Kushi Nagar: Vijay Kumar Dubay (Bharatiya Janata Party); Salempur: Ramashankar Rajbhar (Samajwadi Party).
Which gram panchayat in Barhaj Block has the most villages?
Lavakani Ganga has the most villages (5).
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How many Gram Pradhans in Barhaj Block are women?
Women hold the Gram Pradhan post in 20 of the 54 gram panchayats of Barhaj Block (37%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026. In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 22 of the 50 Gram Pradhan seats here (44%).
How many candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Barhaj Block in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.0 candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Barhaj Block. No Gram Pradhan seat was won unopposed.
How many ward members are there in Barhaj Block?
The gram panchayats of Barhaj Block have 662 ward members in all, 256 of them women (39%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
How do the panchayats of Barhaj perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Barhaj average 56.7 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8.
How many banks and post offices are there in Barhaj Block?
We list 29 post offices in Barhaj Block.
How many polling centres are there in Barhaj Block?
The State Election Commission lists 63 polling centres in Barhaj Block, and 62 government school buildings are on record.
How far is Barhaj Block from Deoria district headquarters?
The centre of Barhaj Block is about 13 km north of Deoria district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Barhaj Block?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Barhaj Block is Baitalpur (BALR), about 11 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Deoria Sadar (DEOS), 13 km; Gauri Bazar (GB), 16 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Barhaj Block?
The nearest airport to the centre of Barhaj Block is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 40 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 161 km away.
Which blocks are near Barhaj Block?
Neighbouring blocks of Barhaj Block: Baitalpur (5.2 km), Rampur Karkhana (6.2 km), Pathar Dewa (9.3 km), Deoria Sadar (10 km) and Rudrapur (12 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Barhaj Block?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Deoria and block Barhaj, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Barhaj block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
How do I apply for a pension in Barhaj Block?
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) verifies rural applications from Barhaj block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I file a complaint with the Barhaj Block administration?
File your complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Barhaj Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can also meet the officers in person at your tehsil.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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