# Puraina Gram Panchayat, Karanda, Ghazipur: Pradhan Shiavbachan

> Puraina is a gram panchayat in Karanda block of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 267921, PIN code 233224).
> It has one revenue village: Puraina.
> The Gram Pradhan is Shiavbachan.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Puraina
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 267921
- **Block:** Karanda
- **Tehsil:** Ghazipur
- **District:** Ghazipur
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Gram Pradhan:** Shiavbachan
- **PIN code:** 233224, 233232
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Shriprakash Yadav

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Shiavbachan
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Shriprakash Yadav

## Villages
- Puraina

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Puraina Gram Panchayat?
Shiavbachan is the Gram Pradhan of Puraina Gram Panchayat; phone 9919513204 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Puraina?
Vinod Kumar Rai won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Puraina with 289 votes (35% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Shiavbachan, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Puraina reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Puraina 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 Puraina?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Puraina beat the runner-up by 20 votes (2.4% of valid votes). There were 4 candidates in the race, and 834 valid votes were cast.

### How many ward members are there in Puraina Gram Panchayat?
Puraina Gram Panchayat has 12 elected ward members, 9 of them women (75%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Puraina?
Shriprakash Yadav is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Puraina; phone 8004368783 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 7 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Puraina.

### What is the LGD code of Puraina Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Puraina Gram Panchayat is 267921. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Puraina?
Addresses in Puraina usually carry one of these PIN codes: 233224, 233232. The nearest post office is Karanda (PIN 233224), about 1.0 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Karanda Ghazipur, 233224.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Puraina?
The nearest railway station to Puraina is Saheri (SAHR), about 7.3 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ankuspur (AKS), 8.7 km; Nandganj (NDJ), 9.1 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Puraina?
The nearest airport to Puraina is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 61 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 138 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Puraina, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Puraina is State Bank of India, Karanda (IFSC SBIN0015542), roughly 1.0 km away. Other branches nearby: Union Bank of India, Karanda (IFSC UBIN0538027) and Union Bank of India, Tullapati (IFSC UBIN0571687). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Puraina Gram Panchayat?
Puraina Gram Panchayat scored 32.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 42nd of 52 panchayats in Karanda block.

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