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Haldharmau is a development block in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, with 61 gram panchayats and 82 villages (LGD code 1157). This directory lists 11 bank branches, 68 schools, 25 post offices and 71 polling centres here.
About Haldharmau Block
The Haldharmau (हलधरमऊ) development block is in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, part of the Devipatan Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Kshetra Panchayat, headed by the Block Pramukh, plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 1157.
There are 61 gram panchayats and 82 villages in Haldharmau block, which puts it at number 11 of 16 blocks in Gonda by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Colonelganj tehsil.
From Gonda headquarters, Haldharmau is about 26 km away to the south-west (straight-line distance).
Villages in this block vote in the Katra Bazar, Colonelganj and Gonda assembly constituencies.
Haldharmau at a glance
| Name | Haldharmau / हलधरमऊ |
|---|---|
| Type | Block |
| LGD code | 1157 |
| District | Gonda |
| Division | Devipatan Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 61 |
| Villages | 82 |
| Coordinates | 27.1455° N, 81.7652° E |
| Schools | 68 |
| Bank Branches | 11 |
| Post Offices | 25 |
| Polling Centres | 71 |
Map of Haldharmau
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Haldharmau Block Gram Panchayat List
Haldharmau Block has 61 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asarna | – | 1 | 65131 |
| Balpur Hajari | बालपुरहजारी | 1 | 65132 |
| Bamdera | बमडेरा | 2 | 65133 |
| Bansgaon | बांसगांव | 1 | 65134 |
| Baraanv | बरांव | 2 | 65135 |
| Barwaliya Kurmi | बरवलिया कुर्मी | 1 | 65136 |
| Barwatpur | बरबटपुर | 1 | 65137 |
| Basalatpur | – | 2 | 65138 |
| Bataura Bakhtawar Singh | बटौरा बख्तावर सिंह | 2 | 65139 |
| Bataura Lohangi | बटौरालोंहांगी | 3 | 65140 |
| Bhairampur | भैरमपुर | 1 | 65141 |
| Bhat Naiyya | भटनइया | 1 | 65142 |
| Bhonka | भोंका | 1 | 65143 |
| Bhulbhuliya | भुलभुलिया | 1 | 65144 |
| Chak Sainiya | चकसेनिया | 1 | 65145 |
| Chauri | चौरी | 1 | 65146 |
| Chhataura | छतौरा | 1 | 65147 |
| Chhitnapur | छिटनापुर | 1 | 65148 |
| Debi Tilmaha | देवी तिलमहा | 1 | 65149 |
| Dhobaha Ray | धोबहाराय | 1 | 65150 |
| Dudahi | डुढही | 1 | 65151 |
| Dutt Nagar | दत्तनगर | 1 | 65152 |
| Gaddopur | गददौपुर | 1 | 65153 |
| Gonawa | गोनवा | 3 | 65154 |
| Gourawa Khurd | गौरवाखुर्द | 1 | 65155 |
| Gursara | गुरसड़ा | 1 | 65156 |
| Haldhar Mau | हलधरमऊ | 1 | 65157 |
| Hariyagara | हड़ियागाड़ा | 1 | 65158 |
| Harsinghpur | हरसिंहपुर | 1 | 65159 |
| Jhauhana | झौहना | 1 | 65160 |
| Kaithoula | कैथोला | 2 | 65161 |
| Kalwari | कलवारी | 4 | 65162 |
| Kamalpur | कमालपुर | 2 | 65163 |
| Kapoorpur | कपूरपुर | 1 | 65164 |
| Kauraha Jagdishpur | कौड़हा जगदीशपुर | 1 | 65165 |
| Khinduri | खिन्दूरी | 1 | 65166 |
| Koncha Kasimpur | कोंचा कासिमपुर | 1 | 65167 |
| Kunwarpur Amarha | कुंवरपुरअमरहा | 1 | 65168 |
| Maijapur | मैजापुर | 1 | 65169 |
| Malauni | मलौना | 1 | 65170 |
| Mankapur | मनकापुर | 1 | 65171 |
| Meenapur | मीनापुर | 3 | 65172 |
| Nagawa Kalan | नगवाकला | 2 | 65173 |
| Nahawa Parsaura | नहवा परसौरा | 2 | 65174 |
| Nakaha Basant | नकहाबसन्त | 3 | 65175 |
| Nakahi | नकही | 1 | 65176 |
| Nindura | निन्दूरा | 1 | 65177 |
| Padaria | पंडरिया | 1 | 65178 |
| Paharapur | पहाड़ापुर | 1 | 65179 |
| Parsa Godri | परसागोडरी | 1 | 65180 |
| Patisa | पतिसा | 1 | 65181 |
| Pipari Rawat | पिपरीरावत | 1 | 65182 |
| Rajpur | राजपुर | 1 | 65183 |
| Ramgarha | रामगढ | 1 | 65184 |
| Reruwa | रेरूवा | 1 | 65185 |
| Rowari | रोंवारी | 1 | 65186 |
| Selhari | सेल्हरी | 1 | 65187 |
| Sikari | सिकरी | 2 | 65188 |
| Sonahara | सोनहरा | 1 | 65189 |
| Sonwar | सोनवार | 1 | 65190 |
| Umariya | उमरिया | 2 | 65191 |
Population of Haldharmau
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Gonda district, which Haldharmau is part of:
| Rural population | 32,08,890 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,04,278 |
| Rural literacy rate | 57.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 923 |
| Rural SC population share | 16.1% |
| Rural work participation | 34.4% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Gonda district, where Haldharmau is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Gonda |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 57.7% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 31.5% |
| Institutional births | 81.8% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 59.9% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 45.9% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 49.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 56.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 44.6% |
| Households with electricity | 88.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 13.4% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 100.0% |
Work and livelihood
Gonda district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Food processing (pulses). If you work in this trade in Haldharmau, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Haldharmau mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Haldharmau Block office: BDO and contacts
The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Haldharmau block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Kshetra Panchayat, made up of directly elected members and the Gram Pradhans of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Block Pramukh and approves the block development plan.
Go to the Haldharmau block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076.
Haldharmau Block Pramukh and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | Gonda | Prateek Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Gonda |
| 297 | Katra Bazar | Bawan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Kaiserganj |
| 298 | Colonelganj | Ajay (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Kaiserganj |
Women's representation in Haldharmau
Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Panchayats headed by a woman
- 44.3%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
- Women among ward members
- 38%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
27 of the 61 gram panchayats in Haldharmau have a woman Pradhan (44%), well ahead of the Uttar Pradesh share of 35%. 2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Women make up 38.0% of the 744 ward members across Haldharmau's gram panchayats, slightly behind the Uttar Pradesh share of 40.1%. Going by the education recorded for each Pradhan, 50% of the panchayat heads in Haldharmau studied to class 9 or beyond and 22% are graduates.
Panchayat elections
- Pradhan seats won by women
- 51%2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
- Candidates per Pradhan seat
- 5.42021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
Women won 35 of the 68 Pradhan seats in Haldharmau in the 2021 panchayat election (51%), 12 of them on seats not reserved for women; in 2015 the share was 49%. 2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 5.4 candidates stood for each Pradhan's seat in Haldharmau, against 7.5 across Uttar Pradesh. 47% of the 367 candidates for Pradhan in Haldharmau in 2021 were women.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Haldharmau
Haldharmau Block has 71 panchayat polling centres notified by the State Election Commission. Here they are, panchayat by panchayat:
| Name | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|
| Ema0ai0ke0ema0pablik Skul Khinduri एम0आई0के0एम0पब्लिक स्कूल खिन्दूरी | Khinduri |
| Ikara Siti Mantesari Skul इकरा सिटी मान्टेसरी स्कूल | Nindura |
| Juniyar Haiskul Baranv जूनियर हाईस्कूल बरांव | Baraanv |
| Juniyar Haiskul Bataura Lohangi जूनियर हाईस्कूल बटौरा लोहांगी | Bataura Lohangi |
| Juniyar Haiskul Gadadaupur जूनियर हाईस्कूल गददौपुर | Gaddopur |
| Juniyar Haiskul Hariyagara जूनियर हाईस्कूल हड़ियागाड़ा | Hariyagara |
| Juniyar Haiskul Patisa Bhonka जूनियर हाईस्कूल पतिसा भोंका | Bhonka |
| Juniyar Haiskul Ronvari जूनियर हाईस्कूल रोंवारी | Rowari |
| Ka0 Pra0 Pa0 Nindura Diha क0 प्रा0 पा0 निन्दूरा डीहा | Nindura |
| Kanya Prathamik Pathashala Koncha Kasimapur कन्या प्राथमिक पाठशाला कोंचा कासिमपुर | Koncha Kasimpur |
| Kanya Prathamik Vidyalay Patisa कन्या प्राथमिक विद्यालय पतिसा | Patisa |
| Prathamik Pathashala Balapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला बालपुर | Balpur Hajari |
| Prathamik Pathashala Barabatapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला बरबटपुर | Barwatpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Baravaliyakurmi प्राथमिक पाठशाला बरवलियाकुर्मी | Barwaliya Kurmi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bechaipurava प्राथमिक पाठशाला बेचईपुरवा | Dudahi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chauri प्राथमिक पाठशाला चौरी | Chauri |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chhataura प्राथमिक पाठशाला छतौरा | Chhataura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Dattanagar प्राथमिक पाठशाला दत्तनगर | Dutt Nagar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Devitilamaha प्राथमिक पाठशाला देवीतिलमहा | Debi Tilmaha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Gadadaupur प्राथमिक पाठशाला गददौपुर | Gaddopur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Gauravakhurd प्राथमिक पाठशाला गौरवाखुर्द | Gourawa Khurd |
| Prathamik Pathashala Gonava प्राथमिक पाठशाला गोनवा | Gonawa |
| Prathamik Pathashala Hata प्राथमिक पाठशाला हाता | Maijapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Hatahi प्राथमिक पाठशाला हटही | Nahawa Parsaura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kalavari प्राथमिक पाठशाला कलवारी | Kalwari |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kamalapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला कमालपुर | Kamalpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kashisinhapurava प्राथमिक पाठशाला काशीसिंहपुरवा | Kauraha Jagdishpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kaudaha Jagadishapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला कौडहा जगदीशपुर | Kauraha Jagdishpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kunvarapur Amaraha प्राथमिक पाठशाला कुंवरपुर अमरहा | Kunwarpur Amarha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Lakhanapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला लखनापुर | Gonawa |
| Prathamik Pathashala Malauna Pratham प्राथमिक पाठशाला मलौना प्रथम | Malauni |
| Prathamik Pathashala Manakapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मनकापुर | Mankapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nagava Kala प्राथमिक पाठशाला नगवा कला | Nagawa Kalan |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nahavaparasaura प्राथमिक पाठशाला नहवापरसौरा | Nahawa Parsaura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nakahi प्राथमिक पाठशाला नकही | Nakahi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Pipariravat Pratham प्राथमिक पाठशाला पिपरीरावत प्रथम | Pipari Rawat |
| Prathamik Pathashala Post Aphis Purava प्राथमिक पाठशाला पोस्ट आफिस पुरवा | Hariyagara |
| Prathamik Pathashala Rajapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला राजपुर | Rajpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ramagadh प्राथमिक पाठशाला रामगढ | Ramgarha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Selhari प्राथमिक पाठशाला सेल्हरी | Selhari |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sonavar प्राथमिक पाठशाला सोनवार | Sonwar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sumerapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला सुमेरपुर | Sikari |
| Prathamik Pathashala Tikauli प्राथमिक पाठशाला टिकौली | Meenapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Umariya प्राथमिक पाठशाला उमरिया | Umariya |
| Prathamik Pathashala Vishunapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला विशुनपुर | Kamalpur |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Bamadera प्राथमिक विद्यालय बमडेरा | Bamdera |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Bataurabakhtavar Sinh प्राथमिक विद्यालय बटौराबख्तावर सिंह | Bataura Bakhtawar Singh |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Bhairamapur प्राथमिक विद्यालय भैरमपुर | Bhairampur |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Bhatanaiya प्राथमिक विद्यालय भटनइया | Bhat Naiyya |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Bhulabhuliya प्राथमिक विद्यालय भुलभुलिया | Bhulbhuliya |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Bosagov प्राथमिक विद्यालय बॉसगॉव | Bansgaon |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Chakaseniya प्राथमिक विद्यालय चकसेनिया | Chak Sainiya |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Chhitanapur प्राथमिक विद्यालय छिटनापुर | Chhitnapur |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Dhobaharay प्राथमिक विद्यालय धोबहाराय | Dhobaha Ray |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Gurasara प्राथमिक विद्यालय गुरसड़ा | Gursara |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Haladharamau प्राथमिक विद्यालय हलधरमऊ | Haldhar Mau |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Harasinhapur प्राथमिक विद्यालय हरसिंहपुर | Harsinghpur |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Jhauhana प्राथमिक विद्यालय झौहना | Jhauhana |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Kapurapur प्राथमिक विद्यालय कपूरपुर | Kapoorpur |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Lohasa प्राथमिक विद्यालय लोहसा | Kaithoula |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Mainjapur प्राथमिक विद्यालय मैंजापुर | Maijapur |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Nakahabasant प्राथमिक विद्यालय नकहाबसन्त | Nakaha Basant |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Parariya प्राथमिक विद्यालय पड़रिया | Padaria |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Parasagodari प्राथमिक विद्यालय परसागोडरी | Parsa Godri |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Patisa Bhonka प्राथमिक विद्यालय पतिसा भोंका | Bhonka |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Reruva प्राथमिक विद्यालय रेरूवा | Reruwa |
| Prathamik Vidyalay Sonahara प्राथमिक विद्यालय सोनहरा | Sonahara |
| Purv Madhyamik Vidyalay Kaudahajagadishapur पूर्व माध्यमिक विद्यालय कौडहाजगदीशपुर | Kauraha Jagdishpur |
| Uchch Prathamik Vidyalay Balapur उच्च प्राथमिक विद्यालय बालपुर | Balpur Hajari |
| Uchch Prathamik Vidyalay Parasa Godari उच्च प्राथमिक विद्यालय परसा गोडरी | Parsa Godri |
| Uchchatar Prathamik Pathashala Pahadapur उच्चतर प्राथमिक पाठशाला पहाडापुर | Paharapur |
How Haldharmau scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 52.8/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Haldharmau averages 52.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 10th of 16 in Gonda, slightly behind the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 61 scored panchayats of Haldharmau reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Haldharmau does best on “Socially just and secured” (72.5) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (41.7). That 31-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Haldharmau
Haldharmau Block has 68 government school buildings on record. See the full list of schools
We built this list from State Election Commission polling centres in government school buildings, so it mostly shows Basic Shiksha Parishad primary, upper-primary and composite schools. For the full register, including private schools and inter colleges, see UDISE+ (udiseplus.gov.in).
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Haldharmau
On record in Haldharmau Block: 11 Bank Branches and 25 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: Indian Bank, Union Bank of India, State Bank of India.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Haldharmau
The nearest railway station to the centre of Haldharmau is Maijapur, about 1.0 km away.
The nearest airport is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, about 59 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonda headquarters | District | 26 km | south-west |
| Maijapur (MIR) | Railway Station | 1.0 km | south-east |
| Kasturi (KSR) | Railway Station | 3.7 km | west |
| Colonelganj (CLJ) | Railway Station | 7.1 km | west |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | Airport | 59 km | south-east |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | Airport | 97 km | south-west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Haldharmau is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 4.4 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 3.5 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
A typical gram panchayat in Haldharmau is 3.5 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Haldharmau is 4.4 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Uttar Pradesh average of 7.3 km). Gram panchayats in Haldharmau are, on average, 1.4 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Haldharmau
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at your gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Haldharmau Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Haldharmau block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Haldharmau block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Haldharmau
Households in Haldharmau can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Haldharmau
- Elevation
- 107 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,155 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Haldharmau lie at an average of about 107 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Haldharmau gets roughly 1,200 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains.
Land cover around Haldharmau
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 77%
- Tree cover 17%
- Built-up land 4.6%
- Water and wetland 0.2%
- Grass and scrub 1.5%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Haldharmau's villages is about 77% cropland, 17% tree cover and 5% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Haldharmau Block: frequently asked questions
Which district is Haldharmau Block in?
Haldharmau Block is in Gonda district (Devipatan Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Haldharmau Block?
There are 61 gram panchayats in Haldharmau Block.
How many villages are there in Haldharmau Block?
Haldharmau Block has 82 revenue villages.
Where is the Haldharmau block office and what does it do?
The Haldharmau block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Gonda district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.
Which assembly constituencies cover Haldharmau Block?
Haldharmau Block is spread over 3 assembly constituencies: Gonda, Katra Bazar and Colonelganj.
Who are the MLAs of Haldharmau Block?
The MLAs for Haldharmau Block (2022 election) are Gonda: Prateek Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Katra Bazar: Bawan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Colonelganj: Ajay (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Haldharmau Block?
Haldharmau Block falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Kaiserganj: Karan Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Gonda: Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which gram panchayat in Haldharmau Block has the most villages?
Kalwari has the most villages (4).
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How many Gram Pradhans in Haldharmau Block are women?
Women hold the Gram Pradhan post in 27 of the 61 gram panchayats of Haldharmau Block (44%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026. In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 35 of the 68 Gram Pradhan seats here (51%).
How many candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Haldharmau Block in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 5.4 candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Haldharmau Block. No Gram Pradhan seat was won unopposed.
How many ward members are there in Haldharmau Block?
The gram panchayats of Haldharmau Block have 744 ward members in all, 283 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
How do the panchayats of Haldharmau perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Haldharmau average 52.8 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly behind the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8.
How many banks and post offices are there in Haldharmau Block?
We list 11 bank branches and 25 post offices in Haldharmau Block.
How many polling centres are there in Haldharmau Block?
The State Election Commission lists 71 polling centres in Haldharmau Block, and 68 government school buildings are on record.
How far is Haldharmau Block from Gonda district headquarters?
The centre of Haldharmau Block is about 26 km south-west of Gonda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Haldharmau Block?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Haldharmau Block is Maijapur (MIR), about 1.0 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kasturi (KSR), 3.7 km; Colonelganj (CLJ), 7.1 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Haldharmau Block?
The nearest airport to the centre of Haldharmau Block is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 59 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 97 km away.
Which blocks are near Haldharmau Block?
Neighbouring blocks of Haldharmau Block: Katra Bazar (10 km), Paraspur (14 km), Jarwal (19 km), Jhanjhari (22 km) and Pandri Kripal (24 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Haldharmau Block?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Gonda and block Haldharmau, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Haldharmau block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
How do I apply for a pension in Haldharmau Block?
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) verifies rural applications from Haldharmau block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I file a complaint with the Haldharmau Block administration?
File your complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Haldharmau Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can also meet the officers in person at your tehsil.
What is the altitude of Haldharmau Block above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Haldharmau Block lie at an average of about 107 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Haldharmau Block get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Haldharmau Block get about 1,160 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Haldharmau Block?
Around the gram panchayats of Haldharmau Block, the land is on average 77% cropland, 17% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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