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Bawandra Gram Panchayat

Uttar Pradesh › Gorakhpur › Pali

Villages
2
PIN code
272165
Gram Pradhan
Ramsewak Das

Quick answer

Bawandra is a gram panchayat in Pali block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 271727, PIN code 272165). It has 2 villages: Baluwa Manjhriamaphi, Bawandra. The Gram Pradhan is Ramsewak Das.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Bawandra Gram Panchayat

Bawandra is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Pali block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Land and revenue work goes through Sahjanwa tehsil, and the district is part of the Gorakhpur Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 271727.

The panchayat has 2 revenue villages (Baluwa Manjhriamaphi and Bawandra). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.

The nearest railway station is Maghar, about 26 km away.

Bawandra is one of 68 gram panchayats in Pali block and 1,351 in Gorakhpur district.

For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Sahjanwa tehsil.

Bawandra at a glance

NameBawandra
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code271727
BlockPali
TehsilSahjanwa
DistrictGorakhpur
DivisionGorakhpur Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages2
Gram PradhanRamsewak Das
PIN code272165, 222161
Panchayat SecretaryRaghvendra Singh

Bawandra LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.

Villages in Bawandra Gram Panchayat

Bawandra Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Baluwa Manjhriamaphi–185169
Bawandra–185172

Population of Bawandra

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Gorakhpur district, which Bawandra is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population36,04,766
Rural households5,54,999
Rural literacy rate68.0%
Rural sex ratio960
Rural SC population share23.6%
Rural work participation30.5%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Gorakhpur district, where Bawandra is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorGorakhpur
Women who are literate68.8%
Women with 10+ years of schooling42.8%
Institutional births91.6%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated67.7%
Children under 5 who are stunted29.6%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic52.9%
Households using clean cooking fuel66.8%
Households with improved sanitation69.6%
Households with electricity94.9%
Households with health insurance17.9%
Households with improved drinking water99.8%

Work and livelihood

Gorakhpur district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Terracotta. If you work in this trade in Bawandra, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Most families in and around Bawandra 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.

Administration

Bawandra Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Pali block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.

Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.

Key offices for residents of Bawandra
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanBawandraDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Bawandra / PaliFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalSahjanwa TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)PaliRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)PaliPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMSahjanwaCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)GorakhpurOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)GorakhpurOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Bawandra Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Bawandra is Ramsewak Das. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.

Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.

Bawandra Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Bawandra is Ramsewak Das; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Raghvendra Singh.

Gram PradhanRamsewak Das83539 81511
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Raghvendra Singh99840 74574
Postal addressBawandra Post Sahjanwa, 272165

The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 5 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Bawandra before you go.

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?

Women's representation in Bawandra

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.

Women among ward members
45%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

5 of the 11 ward members of Bawandra are women (45%, about the same as the block's 46%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 9 candidates stood for Pradhan in Bawandra, a seat reserved for Other Backward Class women. Shanti Devi won with 27% of the votes, 69 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Other Backward Class womenShanti Devi27%, won by 69 votes
2015Scheduled CastesRamsevak Das56%

Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.

Polling booths (polling centres) in Bawandra

If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.

How Bawandra 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
61.4/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Bawandra scored 61.4 out of 100, ranking 5th of 59 panchayats in Pali block (slightly ahead of the block average of 55.0). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

That puts it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods75.8
Healthy panchayat58.0
Child-friendly panchayat58.6
Water-sufficient panchayat46.8
Clean and green panchayat58.2
Self-sufficient infrastructure63.9
Socially just and secured84.1
Good governance73.9
Women-friendly panchayat44.7

Bawandra does best on “Socially just and secured” (84.1) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (44.7). That 39-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 8 of the nine theme scores are above the Pali block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Bawandra

Children aged 6 to 14 in Bawandra can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Bawandra

If someone in Bawandra needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Gorakhpur and elsewhere.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Bawandra

The PIN code for Bawandra is most likely 272165, served by Babhnauli Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
BabhnauliPost Office2721653.2 km
Ramnagar VidhmauwaPost Office2221613.7 km
Bara DixitPost Office2746034.4 km

Bank branches near Bawandra

These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
Central Bank of IndiaManiramCBIN02846690.4 km
Fino Payments BankMedical Collage-rapti NagarFINO00015760.4 km
Jana Small Finance BankGorakhpurJSFB00031320.4 km
State Bank of IndiaFertilizer TownshipSBIN00018730.4 km
State Bank of IndiaSihorawaSBIN00082180.4 km

See all bank branches in Pali block

If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Bawandra

Maghar railway station (26 km) is the closest railhead for Bawandra. If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Gorakhpur district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, about 40 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Maghar (MHH)Railway Station26 km
Sihapar (SIPR)Railway Station27 km
Sahjanwa (SWA)Railway Station29 km
Gorakhpur AirportAirport40 km
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport100 km

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

Places near Bawandra

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Bawandra or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
  2. Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. 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.
  2. The application goes to Sahjanwa Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
  3. The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Gorakhpur, Tehsil Sahjanwa and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
  2. You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).

Ration card

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, Pali block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, the Pali Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at Bawandra 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.
  2. 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.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. 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.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Pali 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 Bawandra

Households in Bawandra 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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Pali 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.

BenefitAt 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 applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Pali 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Pali 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Pali 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 applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Pali 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 applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline 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 applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline 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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Pali 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Bawandra Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Bawandra Gram Panchayat?

Bawandra Gram Panchayat is in Pali block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Sahjanwa tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Bawandra Gram Panchayat?

Ramsewak Das is the Gram Pradhan of Bawandra Gram Panchayat; phone 8353981511 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bawandra?

Shanti Devi won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bawandra with 219 votes (27% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Ramsewak Das, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Bawandra Gram Panchayat?

Bawandra Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Baluwa Manjhriamaphi and Bawandra.

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Bawandra reserved in the 2021 election?

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bawandra was reserved for Other Backward Class women. Before that: 2015 (Scheduled Castes). 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 Bawandra?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bawandra beat the runner-up by 69 votes (8.7% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 797 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Bawandra before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bawandra went to Ramsevak Das (2015). 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 Bawandra in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Bawandra was 74% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Bawandra Gram Panchayat?

Bawandra Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women (45%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Bawandra?

Raghvendra Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Bawandra; phone 9984074574 (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 Bawandra.

What is the LGD code of Bawandra Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Bawandra Gram Panchayat is 271727. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Bawandra?

Addresses in Bawandra usually carry one of these PIN codes: 272165, 222161. The nearest post office is Babhnauli (PIN 272165), about 3.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Bawandra Post Sahjanwa, 272165.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bawandra?

The nearest railway station to Bawandra is Maghar (MHH), about 26 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sihapar (SIPR), 27 km; Sahjanwa (SWA), 29 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Bawandra?

The nearest airport to Bawandra is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 40 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 100 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Bawandra, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Bawandra is Central Bank of India, Maniram (IFSC CBIN0284669), roughly 0.4 km away. Other branches nearby: Fino Payments Bank, Medical Collage-rapti Nagar (IFSC FINO0001576) and Jana Small Finance Bank, Gorakhpur (IFSC JSFB0003132). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

How can I complain about work in Bawandra 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 Pali 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 Bawandra get land records (Khatauni)?

Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Gorakhpur and Tehsil Sahjanwa, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Sahjanwa Tehsil office.

How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Bawandra?

In Bawandra, 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 Bawandra?

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 Bawandra, the Lekhpal of Sahjanwa 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 Bawandra?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Pali 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 Pali 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 Bawandra?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Gorakhpur, block Pali and panchayat Bawandra 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 Pali 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 Bawandra meet?

The Gram Sabha of Bawandra 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 Bawandra?

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 Pali 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 Bawandra Gram Panchayat?

Bawandra Gram Panchayat scored 61.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 5th of 59 panchayats in Pali block.

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