# Motipur Gram Panchayat, Pathar Dewa, Deoria: Pradhan Munni

> Motipur is a gram panchayat in Pathar Dewa block of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 59293, PIN code 277503).
> It has one revenue village: Motipur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Munni.
> It is in Tamkuhi Raj assembly constituency (MLA: Asim Kumar, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Deoria Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Shashank Mani).
> It is about 57 km north-east of Deoria district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Gauri Sriram (8.4 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Motipur / मोतीपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 59293
- **Block:** Pathar Dewa
- **Tehsil:** Deoria
- **District:** Deoria
- **Division:** Gorakhpur Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Tamkuhi Raj
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Deoria
- **Gram Pradhan:** Munni
- **MLA:** Asim Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Shashank Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 277503, 274406
- **Coordinates:** 26.8411° N, 84.2144° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Lallan Prasad

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Munni
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Lallan Prasad
- **MLA:** Asim Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/asim-kumar-mla-tamkuhi-raj/
- **MP:** Shashank Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/shashank-mani-mp-deoria/

## Villages
- Motipur (मोतीपुर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Motipur Gram Panchayat?
Motipur Gram Panchayat is in Pathar Dewa block of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Deoria tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Motipur Gram Panchayat?
Munni is the Gram Pradhan of Motipur Gram Panchayat; phone 9161494786 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Motipur?
Isharat Jaho won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Motipur with 514 votes (48% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Munni, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Motipur Gram Panchayat?
Motipur Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Motipur.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Motipur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Motipur was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 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 Motipur?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Motipur beat the runner-up by 95 votes (8.9% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 1,066 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Motipur before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Motipur went to Munni (2015) and Bholajim (2010). 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 Motipur in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Motipur was 69% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Motipur Gram Panchayat?
Motipur 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 Motipur?
Lallan Prasad is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Motipur; phone 9918044039 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 9 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Motipur.

### Which assembly constituency does Motipur come under?
Motipur comes under the Tamkuhi Raj Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Motipur?
The MLA for Tamkuhi Raj is Asim Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,14,957 votes (50.9%) and won by 66,531 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Motipur in?
Motipur is in the Deoria Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Motipur?
The Member of Parliament for Deoria is Shashank Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,04,541 votes (48.4%) and won by 34,842 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Motipur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Motipur Gram Panchayat is 59293. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Motipur?
Addresses in Motipur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 277503, 274406. The nearest post office is Cherueyan (PIN 277503), about 11 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Mehaharangpur, 277503.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Motipur?
The DIGIPIN for Motipur is 23F-6MK-6C35. 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 Motipur from Deoria?
Motipur is about 57 km north-east of Deoria district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Pathar Dewa block, it is about 37 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Motipur?
The nearest railway station to Motipur is Gauri Sriram (GSRM), about 8.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dhuri Jn (DUE), 8.7 km; Chaf Halt (CHAF), 12 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Motipur?
The nearest airport to Motipur is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 77 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 164 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Motipur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Motipur is Punjab National Bank, Salemgarh (IFSC PUNB0538300), roughly 24 km away. Other branches nearby: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Salemgarh (IFSC UTKS0001970) and AU Small Finance Bank, Kushinagar (IFSC AUBL0004310). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Motipur?
The closest gram panchayats to Motipur, as the crow flies, are Motipur Bhual (0.0 km), Bichpatwa (0.8 km), Dasahwa (1.4 km), Amwa Khas (1.4 km) and Amwadiger (1.6 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Motipur Gram Panchayat?
Motipur Gram Panchayat scored 55.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 24th of 69 panchayats in Pathar Dewa block.

### What is the altitude of Motipur above sea level?
Motipur is about 83 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 8 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Motipur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Motipur gets about 1,240 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Motipur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Motipur, the land is 57% cropland, 15% tree cover, 3% built-up land and 18% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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