# Matvaria Gram Panchayat, Mujehana, Gonda: Pradhan Mintara

> Matvaria is a gram panchayat in Mujehana block of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 65514, PIN code 271602).
> The Gram Pradhan is Mintara.
> It is in Mehnaun assembly constituency (MLA: Vinay Kumar, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Gonda Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kirtivardhan Singh).
> It is about 17 km south-east of Gonda district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Motiganj (7.4 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Matvaria / मतवरिया
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 65514
- **Block:** Mujehana
- **District:** Gonda
- **Division:** Devipatan Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 0
- **Assembly Constituency:** Mehnaun
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Gonda
- **Gram Pradhan:** Mintara
- **MLA:** Vinay Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 271602, 272153
- **Coordinates:** 27.1608° N, 82.1381° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Harishchandra Shukla

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Mintara
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Harishchandra Shukla
- **MLA:** Vinay Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/vinay-kumar-mla-mehnaun/
- **MP:** Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/kirtivardhan-singh-mp-gonda/

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block and district is Matvaria Gram Panchayat?
Matvaria Gram Panchayat is in Mujehana block of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Matvaria Gram Panchayat?
Mintara is the Gram Pradhan of Matvaria Gram Panchayat; phone 9919785043 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Matvaria?
Arvind Kumar won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Matvaria with 662 votes (52% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Mintara, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Matvaria reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Matvaria was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Before that: 2005 (unreserved), 2010 (Other Backward Classes) and 2015 (Scheduled Caste women). 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 Matvaria?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Matvaria beat the runner-up by 43 votes (3.4% of valid votes). There were 2 candidates in the race, and 1,281 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Matvaria before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Matvaria went to Minatara (2015), Arvind (2010) and Sahdev (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 Matvaria in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Matvaria was 67% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Matvaria Gram Panchayat?
Matvaria Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 4 of them women (31%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Matvaria?
Harishchandra Shukla is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Matvaria; phone 8795338000 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 3 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Matvaria.

### Which assembly constituency does Matvaria come under?
Matvaria comes under the Mehnaun Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Matvaria?
The MLA for Mehnaun is Vinay Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,07,109 votes (50.1%) and won by 23,504 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Matvaria in?
Matvaria is in the Gonda Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Matvaria?
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 Matvaria Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Matvaria Gram Panchayat is 65514. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Matvaria?
Addresses in Matvaria usually carry one of these PIN codes: 271602, 272153. The nearest post office is Rudragarh Nausi (PIN 271602), about 1.6 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Matvaria Post Matwaria Dist- Gonda, 271602.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Matvaria?
The DIGIPIN for Matvaria is 2JC-F5K-9425. 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 Matvaria from Gonda?
Matvaria is about 17 km south-east of Gonda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Mujehana block, it is about 1.7 km south.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Matvaria?
The nearest railway station to Matvaria is Motiganj (MOTG), about 7.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Tikri (TRE), 8.3 km; Baruachak (BRCK), 9.2 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Matvaria?
The nearest airport to Matvaria is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 46 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 132 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Matvaria, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Matvaria is Canara Bank, Dhanipur (IFSC CNRB0001331), roughly 4.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Dhaneypur (IFSC IDIB000D604) and Indian Bank, Dulhapur (IFSC IDIB000D672). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Matvaria?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Matvaria: Prathamik Pathashala Matavariya.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Matvaria?
The closest gram panchayats to Matvaria, as the crow flies, are Durjanpur (1.1 km), Chhajwa (1.5 km), Moosapur (1.8 km), Belawan (2.2 km) and Kourhe (2.2 km).

### How can I complain about work in Matvaria 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 Mujehana 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.

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Matvaria Gram Panchayat?
Matvaria Gram Panchayat scored 55.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 27th of 53 panchayats in Mujehana block.

### What is the altitude of Matvaria above sea level?
Matvaria is about 109 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 9 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Matvaria get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Matvaria gets about 1,210 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 Matvaria?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Matvaria, the land is 78% cropland, 19% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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