# Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat, Jhanjhari, Gonda: Pradhan Jagdmba Sharan

> Pipra Padum is a gram panchayat in Jhanjhari block of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 65322, PIN code 271003).
> It has one revenue village: Pipra Padum.
> The Gram Pradhan is Jagdmba Sharan.
> It is in Gonda assembly constituency (MLA: Prateek Bhushan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Gonda Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kirtivardhan Singh).
> It is about 11 km south-west of Gonda district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Ganga Dham (2.8 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Pipra Padum / पिपरा पदुम
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 65322
- **Block:** Jhanjhari
- **Tehsil:** Gonda
- **District:** Gonda
- **Division:** Devipatan Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Gonda
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Gonda
- **Gram Pradhan:** Jagdmba Sharan
- **MLA:** Prateek Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 271003
- **Coordinates:** 27.1886° N, 81.9161° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Post Offices:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Vishnu Kumar Prajapati

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Jagdmba Sharan
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Vishnu Kumar Prajapati
- **MLA:** Prateek Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/prateek-bhushan-singh-mla-gonda/
- **MP:** Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/kirtivardhan-singh-mp-gonda/

## Villages
- Pipra Padum (पिपरा पदुम)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat?
Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat is in Jhanjhari block of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Gonda tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat?
Jagdmba Sharan is the Gram Pradhan of Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat; phone 9984956818 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pipra Padum?
Anil Kumar won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pipra Padum with 438 votes (27% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Jagdmba Sharan, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Pipra Padum reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Pipra Padum was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (Other Backward Class women) and 2015 (unreserved). 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 Pipra Padum?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pipra Padum beat the runner-up by 94 votes (5.7% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 1,652 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Pipra Padum before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Pipra Padum went to Jagdamba Saran (2015), Yamkali (2010) and Jagpata (2005). 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 Pipra Padum in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Pipra Padum was 74% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat?
Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Pipra Padum?
Vishnu Kumar Prajapati is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Pipra Padum; phone 9451030907 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 4 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Pipra Padum.

### Which assembly constituency does Pipra Padum come under?
Pipra Padum comes under the Gonda Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Pipra Padum?
The MLA for Gonda is Prateek Bhushan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 96,016 votes (48.3%) and won by 7,055 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pipra Padum in?
Pipra Padum is in the Gonda Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Pipra Padum?
The Member of Parliament for Gonda is Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,74,258 votes (49.8%) and won by 46,224 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat is 65322. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Pipra Padum?
The PIN code for Pipra Padum is usually 271003. The nearest post office is Jhauhana (PIN 271003), about 0.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Pipra Padum, 271003.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Pipra Padum?
The DIGIPIN for Pipra Padum is 2JF-976-MMM8. 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 Pipra Padum from Gonda?
Pipra Padum is about 11 km south-west of Gonda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Jhanjhari block, it is about 11 km north-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Pipra Padum?
The nearest railway station to Pipra Padum is Ganga Dham (GADM), about 2.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gonda Kachahri (GDK), 5.7 km; Bangain (BGAN), 5.7 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Pipra Padum?
The nearest airport to Pipra Padum is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 55 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 112 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Pipra Padum, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Pipra Padum is Bandhan Bank, Gonda (IFSC BDBL0002102), roughly 6.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Gonda (IFSC CBIN0280209) and Canara Bank, Gonda Ii (IFSC CNRB0018964). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Pipra Padum?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Pipra Padum: Juniyar Haiskul Piparapadum.

### Which schools are there in Pipra Padum?
There is 1 government school building on record in Pipra Padum: Juniyar Haiskul Piparapadum. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Pipra Padum?
The closest gram panchayats to Pipra Padum, as the crow flies, are Chandvatpur (0.7 km), Thhorhans (1.7 km), Dhobaha Ray (1.9 km), Firojpur Tarhar (2.5 km) and Purey Udai (2.9 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat?
Pipra Padum Gram Panchayat scored 35.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 66th of 75 panchayats in Jhanjhari block.

### What is the altitude of Pipra Padum above sea level?
Pipra Padum is about 111 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 12 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Pipra Padum get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Pipra Padum gets about 1,160 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, 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 Pipra Padum?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Pipra Padum, the land is 67% cropland, 29% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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