Quick answer
Punda is a gram panchayat in Pali block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 66824, PIN code 273408). It has 2 villages: Banohia, Punda. The Gram Pradhan is Niranjan. It is in Sahajanwa assembly constituency (MLA: Pradeep Shukla, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan). It is about 22 km west of Gorakhpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Sihapar (7.2 km).
About Punda Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Punda (पुण्डा) Gram Panchayat in Pali block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, under Sahjanwa tehsil and the Gorakhpur Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 66824.
The panchayat has 2 revenue villages (Banohia and Punda). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.
From Gorakhpur headquarters, Punda is about 22 km away to the west (straight-line distance). It’s about 34 km north of the middle of Pali block. The nearest railway station is Sihapar, about 7.2 km away.
Punda is one of 68 gram panchayats in Pali block and 1,351 in Gorakhpur district. For elections, Punda falls in the Sahajanwa Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
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.
Punda at a glance
| Name | Punda / पुण्डा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 66824 |
| Block | Pali |
| Tehsil | Sahjanwa |
| District | Gorakhpur |
| Division | Gorakhpur Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 2 |
| Assembly Constituency | Sahajanwa |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Gorakhpur |
| Gram Pradhan | Niranjan |
| MLA | Pradeep Shukla (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 273408, 273209 |
| Coordinates | 26.8225° N, 83.1608° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Anand Pratap Singh |
Map of Punda
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Punda LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2J9-T8F-66CP. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
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 Punda Gram Panchayat
Punda 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.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Banohia | – | 185186 |
| Punda | पुण्डा | 185173 |
Population of Punda
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Gorakhpur district, which Punda is part of:
| Rural population | 36,04,766 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,54,999 |
| Rural literacy rate | 68.0% |
| Rural sex ratio | 960 |
| Rural SC population share | 23.6% |
| Rural work participation | 30.5% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Gorakhpur district, where Punda is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Gorakhpur |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 68.8% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 42.8% |
| Institutional births | 91.6% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 67.7% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 29.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 52.9% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 66.8% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 69.6% |
| Households with electricity | 94.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 17.9% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.8% |
Work and livelihood
Gorakhpur district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Terracotta. If you work in this trade in Punda, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Punda 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
Punda 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.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Punda | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Punda / Pali | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Sahjanwa Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Pali | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Pali | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Sahjanwa | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Gorakhpur | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Gorakhpur | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Punda Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Punda is Niranjan. 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.
MLA, Sahajanwa
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 1,05,541 |
| Vote share | 47.3% |
| Winning margin | 43,632 |
| Runner-up | Yashpal Singh Rawat |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Gorakhpur
Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,85,834 |
| Vote share | 50.8% |
| Winning margin | 1,03,526 |
| Runner-up | Kajal Nishad |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
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.
Punda Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Punda is Niranjan; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Anand Pratap Singh.
| Postal address | Punda Post Baisala, 273408 |
|---|
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 Punda 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 Punda
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 Punda 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 Punda, a seat reserved for women. Ranju Maurya won with 23% of the votes, 48 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Women | Ranju Maurya | 23%, won by 48 votes |
| 2015 | Scheduled Castes | Niranjan | 28% |
| 2010 | Unreserved | Naveen Kumar | – |
| 2005 | Scheduled Caste women | Rekha | – |
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 Punda
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre for Punda. Polling centres are usually government primary or upper-primary schools, and the same buildings are often used for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections too.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Bunda प्राथमिक पाठशाला बुण्डा |
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 Punda 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
- 55.4/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Punda scored 55.4 out of 100, ranking 37th of 59 panchayats in Pali block (about the same as the block average of 55.0). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Punda does best on “Socially just and secured” (81.7) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (39.7). That 42-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Pali block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Punda
Government school buildings we found in Punda (from polling-centre and school records):
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Bunda प्राथमिक पाठशाला बुण्डा | Primary school |
Children aged 6 to 14 in Punda 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 Punda
If someone in Punda 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 Punda
The PIN code for Punda is most likely 273408, served by Kodri 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.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodri | Post Office | 273408 | 2.3 km |
| Randauli | Post Office | 273209 | 3.5 km |
| Dumarinivas | Post Office | 273209 | 3.8 km |
Bank branches near Punda
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.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | Naugarh | UBIN0576301 | 7.9 km |
| AU Small Finance Bank | Khalilabad | AUBL0004945 | 9.0 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Khalilabad Br.,dist. Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | BARB0KHALIL | 9.0 km |
| Bandhan Bank | Sant Kabeer Nagar Branch | BDBL0002725 | 9.0 km |
| Fino Payments Bank | Khalilabad | FINO0001582 | 9.0 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 Punda
Sihapar railway station (7.2 km) is the closest railhead for Punda. 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 30 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur headquarters | District | 22 km | west |
| Pali block (centre) | Block | 34 km | north |
| Sihapar (SIPR) | Railway Station | 7.2 km | south |
| Maghar (MHH) | Railway Station | 8.5 km | south |
| Sahjanwa (SWA) | Railway Station | 8.5 km | south-east |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 30 km | east |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | Airport | 99 km | west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Punda 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
- 7.9 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 7.2 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 7.9 km away, much farther than the Pali block average of 5.0 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 7.2 km away (Sihapar). The nearest post office is about 2.3 km away, a little farther than the block average of 2.0 km.
Places near Punda
These are the nearest Gram Panchayats to Punda (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafabad | Pali | 1.2 km | north-west |
| Chandwari | Pali | 2.0 km | west |
| Tikaria | Pali | 2.5 km | east |
| Usari | Pali | 2.6 km | east |
| Govindpur Lonia | Pali | 3.9 km | north |
| Chauri | Baghauli | 4.7 km | west |
| Tirmasahun | Pathar Dewa | 6.0 km | south-east |
| Shivapar | Baghauli | 6.1 km | north-west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Pali
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Punda or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- 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.
- 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
- 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 Sahjanwa 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.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- 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.
- 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
- 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, Pali block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
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 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
- Apply for a job card at Punda 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.
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 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 Punda
Households in Punda 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 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.
| 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 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 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 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.
| 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 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 apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, 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 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 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.
| 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 Punda
- Elevation
- 83 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,200 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Punda sits about 83 metres above sea level, close to the Gorakhpur district average of 85 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Punda gets roughly 1,200 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September, well above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 10 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.
Land cover around Punda
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 82%
- Tree cover 9.7%
- Built-up land 6.6%
- Water and wetland 1.1%
- Grass and scrub 1.0%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 82% of the land within roughly 2 km of Punda under crops, 7% built up and 10% under trees, with 1% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Punda Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Punda Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Punda Gram Panchayat?
Niranjan is the Gram Pradhan of Punda Gram Panchayat; phone 8423945410 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Punda?
Ranju Maurya won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Punda with 246 votes (23% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Niranjan, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Punda Gram Panchayat?
Punda Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Banohia and Punda.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Punda reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Punda was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Caste women), 2010 (unreserved) and 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 Punda?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Punda beat the runner-up by 48 votes (4.4% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 1,086 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Punda before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Punda went to Niranjan (2015), Naveen Kumar (2010) and Rekha (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 Punda in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Punda was 63% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Punda Gram Panchayat?
Punda 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 Punda?
Anand Pratap Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Punda; phone 8924071584 (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 Punda.
Which assembly constituency does Punda come under?
Punda comes under the Sahajanwa Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Punda?
The MLA for Sahajanwa is Pradeep Shukla (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,05,541 votes (47.3%) and won by 43,632 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Punda in?
Punda is in the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Punda?
The Member of Parliament for Gorakhpur is Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,85,834 votes (50.8%) and won by 1,03,526 votes.
What is the LGD code of Punda Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Punda Gram Panchayat is 66824. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Punda?
Addresses in Punda usually carry one of these PIN codes: 273408, 273209. The nearest post office is Kodri (PIN 273408), about 2.3 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Punda Post Baisala, 273408.
What is the DIGIPIN of Punda?
The DIGIPIN for Punda is 2J9-T8F-66CP. 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 Punda from Gorakhpur?
Punda is about 22 km west of Gorakhpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Pali block, it is about 34 km north.
Which is the nearest railway station to Punda?
The nearest railway station to Punda is Sihapar (SIPR), about 7.2 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Maghar (MHH), 8.5 km; Sahjanwa (SWA), 8.5 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Punda?
The nearest airport to Punda is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 30 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 99 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Punda, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Punda is Union Bank of India, Naugarh (IFSC UBIN0576301), roughly 7.9 km away. Other branches nearby: AU Small Finance Bank, Khalilabad (IFSC AUBL0004945) and Bank of Baroda, Khalilabad Br.,dist. Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (IFSC BARB0KHALIL). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Punda?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Punda: Prathamik Pathashala Bunda.
Which schools are there in Punda?
There is 1 government school building on record in Punda: Prathamik Pathashala Bunda. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Punda?
The closest gram panchayats to Punda, as the crow flies, are Mustafabad (1.2 km), Chandwari (2.0 km), Tikaria (2.5 km), Usari (2.6 km) and Govindpur Lonia (3.9 km).
How can I complain about work in Punda 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 Punda 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 Punda?
In Punda, 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 Punda?
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 Punda, 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 Punda?
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 Punda?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Gorakhpur, block Pali and panchayat Punda 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 Punda meet?
The Gram Sabha of Punda 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 Punda?
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; Punda is in the Sahajanwa assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Punda Gram Panchayat?
Punda Gram Panchayat scored 55.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 37th of 59 panchayats in Pali block.
What is the altitude of Punda above sea level?
Punda is about 83 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 10 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Punda get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Punda gets about 1,200 mm of rain a year, 86% 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 Punda?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Punda, the land is 82% cropland, 10% tree cover, 7% built-up land and 1% water, 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)
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