# Hirua Gram Panchayat, Bharohiya, Gorakhpur: Pradhan Sonmati

> Hirua is a gram panchayat in Bharohiya block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 271702, PIN code 273212).
> It has 2 villages: Hirua, Laxmipur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Sonmati.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Hirua
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 271702
- **Block:** Bharohiya
- **Tehsil:** Campierganj
- **District:** Gorakhpur
- **Division:** Gorakhpur Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sonmati
- **PIN code:** 273212
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Anup Kumar Singh

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sonmati
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Anup Kumar Singh

## Villages
- Hirua
- Laxmipur

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Hirua Gram Panchayat?
Hirua Gram Panchayat is in Bharohiya block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Campierganj tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Hirua Gram Panchayat?
Sonmati is the Gram Pradhan of Hirua Gram Panchayat; phone 9838826872 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Hirua?
Shivshankar won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Hirua with 359 votes (60% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Sonmati, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Hirua Gram Panchayat?
Hirua Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Hirua and Laxmipur.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Hirua reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Hirua 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 Hirua?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Hirua beat the runner-up by 131 votes (21.8% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 601 valid votes were cast.

### How many ward members are there in Hirua Gram Panchayat?
Hirua Gram Panchayat has 12 elected ward members, 5 of them women (42%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Hirua?
Anup Kumar Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Hirua; phone 8400658330 (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 Hirua.

### What is the LGD code of Hirua Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Hirua Gram Panchayat is 271702. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Hirua?
The PIN code for Hirua is usually 273212. The nearest post office is Khajani Tehsil (PIN 273212), about 2.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Hirua, 273212.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Hirua?
The nearest railway station to Hirua is Sahjanwa (SWA), about 13 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sihapar (SIPR), 14 km; Maghar (MHH), 15 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Hirua?
The nearest airport to Hirua is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 25 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 106 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Hirua, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Hirua is Bank of Baroda, Chaturbanduari (IFSC BARB0VJCHBA), roughly 7.7 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Barwa Meer Chapar (IFSC CBIN0281745) and Central Bank of India, Padauli Bazar (IFSC CBIN0284264). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Hirua?
In Hirua, 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 Hirua?
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 Hirua, the Lekhpal of Campierganj 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 Hirua?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Bharohiya 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 Bharohiya 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 Hirua?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Gorakhpur, block Bharohiya and panchayat Hirua 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 Bharohiya 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 Hirua meet?
The Gram Sabha of Hirua 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 Hirua?
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 Bharohiya 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 Hirua Gram Panchayat?
Hirua Gram Panchayat scored 56.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 32nd of 40 panchayats in Bharohiya block.

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