# Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat, Manihari, Ghazipur: Pradhan Jiriya

> Hardaspur Kassi is a gram panchayat in Manihari block of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 64308, PIN code 233231).
> It has one revenue village: Hardaspur Kassi.
> The Gram Pradhan is Jiriya.
> It is in Jakhanian assembly constituency (MLA: Bedi, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party) and Ghazipur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Afzal Ansari).
> It is about 13 km north-west of Ghazipur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Ankuspur (9.9 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Hardaspur Kassi / हरदासपुर काशी
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 64308
- **Block:** Manihari
- **Tehsil:** Jakhania
- **District:** Ghazipur
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Jakhanian
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Ghazipur
- **Gram Pradhan:** Jiriya
- **MLA:** Bedi (Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party)
- **MP:** Afzal Ansari (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 233231, 233305
- **Coordinates:** 25.6596° N, 83.4806° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ajay Kumar Rai

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Jiriya
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ajay Kumar Rai
- **MLA:** Bedi (Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/bedi-mla-jakhanian/
- **MP:** Afzal Ansari (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/afzal-ansari-mp-ghazipur/

## Villages
- Hardaspur Kassi (हरदासपुर काशी)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat?
Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat is in Manihari block of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Jakhania tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat?
Jiriya is the Gram Pradhan of Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat; phone 9415805058 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Hardaspur Kassi?
Kripa Shankar Bharti won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Hardaspur Kassi with 307 votes (39% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Jiriya, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Hardaspur Kassi reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Hardaspur Kassi was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Caste women) and 2010 (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 Hardaspur Kassi?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Hardaspur Kassi beat the runner-up by 131 votes (16.5% of valid votes). There were 6 candidates in the race, and 794 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Hardaspur Kassi before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Hardaspur Kassi went to Rambilas (2010) and Phulmati (2005). We matched these older results to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.

### How many ward members are there in Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat?
Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat has 12 elected ward members, 8 of them women (67%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Hardaspur Kassi?
Ajay Kumar Rai is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Hardaspur Kassi; phone 9616822216 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 6 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Hardaspur Kassi.

### Which assembly constituency does Hardaspur Kassi come under?
Hardaspur Kassi comes under the Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Hardaspur Kassi?
The MLA for Jakhanian is Bedi (Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,12,355 votes (44.4%) and won by 36,143 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Hardaspur Kassi in?
Hardaspur Kassi is in the Ghazipur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Hardaspur Kassi?
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 Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat is 64308. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Hardaspur Kassi?
Addresses in Hardaspur Kassi usually carry one of these PIN codes: 233231, 233305. The nearest post office is Bhawarkol (PIN 233231), about 7.3 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Hardaspur Kassi Ghazipur, 233231.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Hardaspur Kassi?
The DIGIPIN for Hardaspur Kassi is 2J6-PJC-MM9M. 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 Hardaspur Kassi from Ghazipur?
Hardaspur Kassi is about 13 km north-west of Ghazipur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Manihari block, it is about 5.4 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Hardaspur Kassi?
The nearest railway station to Hardaspur Kassi is Ankuspur (AKS), about 9.9 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Saheri (SAHR), 12 km; Ghazipur City (GCT), 12 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Hardaspur Kassi?
The nearest airport to Hardaspur Kassi is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 66 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 120 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Hardaspur Kassi, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Hardaspur Kassi is Bank of Baroda, Manpur (IFSC BARB0MANPUA), roughly 7.3 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Jangipur (IFSC HDFC0009054) and Indian Bank, Devkathiya Jangipur Varanasi (IFSC IDIB000D588). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Hardaspur Kassi?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Hardaspur Kassi: Prathamik Pathashala Haradasapur Kashi.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Hardaspur Kassi?
The closest gram panchayats to Hardaspur Kassi, as the crow flies, are Sarai Gokul (0.6 km), Rampur Jeevan (0.8 km), Endarpur Chhiri (1.6 km), Ranjit Pur (1.9 km) and Sarauli Urf Pahetiya (1.9 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat?
Hardaspur Kassi Gram Panchayat scored 55.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 37th of 97 panchayats in Manihari block.

### What is the altitude of Hardaspur Kassi above sea level?
Hardaspur Kassi is about 76 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 11 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Hardaspur Kassi get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Hardaspur Kassi gets about 890 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 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Hardaspur Kassi?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Hardaspur Kassi, the land is 87% cropland, 8% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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