# Charipur Gram Panchayat, Devkali, Ghazipur: Pradhan Lalmuni Devi

> Charipur is a gram panchayat in Devkali block of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 63944, PIN code 221104).
> It has 2 villages: Bahuta, Charipur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Lalmuni Devi.
> It is in Ghazipur assembly constituency (MLA: Jaikishan, Samajwadi Party) and Ghazipur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Afzal Ansari).
> It is about 20 km south-west of Ghazipur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Nandganj (5.2 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Charipur / चाडीपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 63944
- **Block:** Devkali
- **Tehsil:** Saidpur
- **District:** Ghazipur
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Ghazipur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Ghazipur
- **Gram Pradhan:** Lalmuni Devi
- **MLA:** Jaikishan (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Afzal Ansari (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 221104, 232102
- **Coordinates:** 25.4988° N, 83.4058° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ajit Kumar Godh

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Lalmuni Devi
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ajit Kumar Godh
- **MLA:** Jaikishan (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/jaikishan-mla-ghazipur/
- **MP:** Afzal Ansari (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/afzal-ansari-mp-ghazipur/

## Villages
- Bahuta
- Charipur (चाडीपुर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Charipur Gram Panchayat?
Charipur Gram Panchayat is in Devkali block of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Saidpur tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Charipur Gram Panchayat?
Lalmuni Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Charipur Gram Panchayat; phone 9696762020 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Charipur?
Pradeep Rai won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Charipur with 827 votes (51% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Lalmuni Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Charipur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Charipur was unreserved, so anyone could stand. 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 Charipur?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Charipur beat the runner-up by 457 votes (28.1% of valid votes). There were 6 candidates in the race, and 1,624 valid votes were cast.

### How many ward members are there in Charipur Gram Panchayat?
Charipur Gram Panchayat has 12 elected ward members, 6 of them women (50%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Charipur?
Ajit Kumar Godh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Charipur; phone 9795911159 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 2 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Charipur.

### Which assembly constituency does Charipur come under?
Charipur comes under the Ghazipur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Charipur?
The MLA for Ghazipur is Jaikishan (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 91,147 votes (40.6%) and won by 965 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charipur in?
Charipur is in the Ghazipur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Charipur?
The Member of Parliament for Ghazipur is Afzal Ansari (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,39,912 votes (46.8%) and won by 1,24,861 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Charipur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Charipur Gram Panchayat is 63944. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Charipur?
Addresses in Charipur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 221104, 232102. The nearest post office is Ramchandipur (PIN 221104), about 2.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Charipur Ghzipur, 221104.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Charipur?
The DIGIPIN for Charipur is 2JT-C2L-8MMP. 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 Charipur from Ghazipur?
Charipur is about 20 km south-west of Ghazipur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Devkali block, it is about 8.6 km south-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Charipur?
The nearest railway station to Charipur is Nandganj (NDJ), about 5.2 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Basuchak (BSCK), 6.8 km; Saheri (SAHR), 8.0 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Charipur?
The nearest airport to Charipur is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 55 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 138 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Charipur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Charipur is Indian Bank, Kamalpur (IFSC IDIB000K549), roughly 5.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Punjab National Bank, Dedhagaon (IFSC PUNB0166710) and Union Bank of India, Ramrupdaspur (IFSC UBIN0573221). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Charipur?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Charipur: Kanya Prathamik Pathashalachadipur.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Charipur?
The closest gram panchayats to Charipur, as the crow flies, are Panchang Pur (1.4 km), Balasari (2.8 km), Sakarari (2.8 km), Pagahi (3.1 km) and Amadpur (3.1 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Charipur Gram Panchayat?
Charipur Gram Panchayat scored 57.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 63rd of 100 panchayats in Devkali block.

### What is the altitude of Charipur above sea level?
Charipur is about 77 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 22 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Charipur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Charipur 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 Charipur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Charipur, the land is 66% cropland, 8% tree cover, 6% built-up land and 15% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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