# Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat, Pathar Dewa, Deoria: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Virchhapatti is a gram panchayat in Pathar Dewa block of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 59317, PIN code 274408).
> It has 2 villages: Dharmchaura, Virchhapatti.
> The Gram Pradhan is Prabhunath Yadav.
> It is in Fazilnagar assembly constituency (MLA: Surendra Kumar Kushwaha, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Deoria Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Shashank Mani).
> It is about 29 km north-east of Deoria district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Tamkuhi Road (21 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Virchhapatti / वृक्षा पट्टी
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 59317
- **Block:** Pathar Dewa
- **Tehsil:** Deoria
- **District:** Deoria
- **Division:** Gorakhpur Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Fazilnagar
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Deoria
- **Gram Pradhan:** Prabhunath Yadav
- **MLA:** Surendra Kumar Kushwaha (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Shashank Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 274408, 274304
- **Coordinates:** 26.6311° N, 84.0422° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Aftab Alam

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Prabhunath Yadav
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Aftab Alam
- **MLA:** Surendra Kumar Kushwaha (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/surendra-kumar-kushwaha-mla-fazilnagar/
- **MP:** Shashank Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/shashank-mani-mp-deoria/

## Villages
- Dharmchaura
- Virchhapatti (वृक्षा पट्टी)

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat?
Prabhunath Yadav is the Gram Pradhan of Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat; phone 9919344521 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Virchhapatti?
Jitendra Singh won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Virchhapatti with 189 votes (19% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Prabhunath Yadav, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Virchhapatti reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Virchhapatti was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2010 (women) and 2015 (Other Backward Classes). 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 Virchhapatti?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Virchhapatti beat the runner-up by 34 votes (3.4% of valid votes). There were 10 candidates in the race, and 992 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Virchhapatti before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Virchhapatti went to Prabhunath (2015) and Pratima (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 Virchhapatti in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Virchhapatti was 56% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat?
Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 3 of them women (27%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Virchhapatti?
Aftab Alam is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Virchhapatti; phone 8948800805 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 10 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Virchhapatti.

### Which assembly constituency does Virchhapatti come under?
Virchhapatti comes under the Fazilnagar Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Virchhapatti?
The MLA for Fazilnagar is Surendra Kumar Kushwaha (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,15,733 votes (51.8%) and won by 45,580 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Virchhapatti?
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 Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat is 59317. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Virchhapatti?
Addresses in Virchhapatti usually carry one of these PIN codes: 274408, 274304. The nearest post office is Rampurgarh (PIN 274408), about 12 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Vill- Virchhapatti , Post- Pathardewa, Dist- Deoria, 274408.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Virchhapatti?
The DIGIPIN for Virchhapatti is 23J-9J4-J665. 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 Virchhapatti from Deoria?
Virchhapatti is about 29 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 14 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Virchhapatti?
The nearest railway station to Virchhapatti is Tamkuhi Road (TOI), about 21 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gauri Sriram (GSRM), 21 km; Dhuri Jn (DUE), 21 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Virchhapatti?
The nearest airport to Virchhapatti is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 60 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 156 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Virchhapatti, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Virchhapatti is Central Bank of India, Seorahi (IFSC CBIN0283394), roughly 2.6 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Sewarhi (IFSC HDFC0002432) and State Bank of India, Severahi (IFSC SBIN0015534). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Virchhapatti?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Virchhapatti: Prathamik Pathashalavriksha Patti.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Virchhapatti?
The closest gram panchayats to Virchhapatti, as the crow flies, are Taruanwa (0.6 km), Laxmipur Misra (1.0 km), Bairauna (1.0 km), Baradaha Bazar (1.0 km) and Belwa Kalan (1.5 km).

### How can I complain about work in Virchhapatti 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 Virchhapatti 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 Virchhapatti?
In Virchhapatti, 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 Virchhapatti?
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 Virchhapatti, 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 Virchhapatti?
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 Virchhapatti?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Deoria, block Pathar Dewa and panchayat Virchhapatti 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 Virchhapatti meet?
The Gram Sabha of Virchhapatti 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 Virchhapatti?
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; Virchhapatti is in the Fazilnagar assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat?
Virchhapatti Gram Panchayat scored 45.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 54th of 69 panchayats in Pathar Dewa block.

### What is the altitude of Virchhapatti above sea level?
Virchhapatti is about 77 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 10 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Virchhapatti get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Virchhapatti 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 Virchhapatti?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Virchhapatti, the land is 85% cropland, 9% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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