Quick answer
Pokhar Bhinda is a gram panchayat in Sardarnagar block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 67057, PIN code 273408). It has one revenue village: Pokhar Bhinda. The Gram Pradhan is Avnish. It is in Chillupar assembly constituency (MLA: Rajesh Tripathi, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Bansgaon Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kamlesh Paswan). It is about 41 km south of Gorakhpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura (36 km).
About Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat
Pokhar Bhinda (पोखरभिण्डा) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Sardarnagar block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Land and revenue work goes through Chauri Chaura tehsil, and the district is part of the Gorakhpur Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 67057.
It has just one revenue village, Pokhar Bhinda, so every adult voter of Pokhar Bhinda is a member of the Gram Sabha.
From Gorakhpur headquarters, Pokhar Bhinda is about 41 km away to the south (straight-line distance). It’s about 5.7 km south of the middle of Sardarnagar block. For trains, the closest station is Chauri Chaura (about 36 km).
Pokhar Bhinda is one of the 59 gram panchayats in Sardarnagar block. The whole of Gorakhpur district has 1,351. Voters here elect their MLA from the Chillupar assembly constituency and their MP from the Bansgaon Lok Sabha constituency.
The Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Chauri Chaura tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.
Pokhar Bhinda at a glance
| Name | Pokhar Bhinda / पोखरभिण्डा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 67057 |
| Block | Sardarnagar |
| Tehsil | Chauri Chaura |
| District | Gorakhpur |
| Division | Gorakhpur Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Chillupar |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Bansgaon |
| Gram Pradhan | Avnish |
| MLA | Rajesh Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Kamlesh Paswan (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 273408 |
| Coordinates | 26.3887° N, 83.3650° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Sachindra Rao |
Map of Pokhar Bhinda
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Pokhar Bhinda LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2J7-4CJ-LTLP. 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 Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat
Every revenue village listed under Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Pokhar Bhinda | पोखरभिण्डा | 185993 |
Population of Pokhar Bhinda
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Gorakhpur district, which Pokhar Bhinda 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 Pokhar Bhinda 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 Pokhar Bhinda, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
As in most of rural Uttar Pradesh, people around Pokhar Bhinda live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard and pulses in the Rabi season, paddy, maize or sugarcane in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.
Administration
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Pokhar Bhinda is run by its elected Gram Pradhan, the Up-Pradhan and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) sent by the Sardarnagar block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth and death register.
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 | Pokhar Bhinda | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Pokhar Bhinda / Sardarnagar | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Chauri Chaura Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Sardarnagar | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Sardarnagar | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Chauri Chaura | 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 |
Pokhar Bhinda Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Pokhar Bhinda is Avnish. 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, Chillupar
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 96,342 |
| Vote share | 42.5% |
| Winning margin | 21,842 |
| Runner-up | Vinay Shankar |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Bansgaon
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,28,693 |
| Vote share | 45.4% |
| Winning margin | 3,150 |
| Runner-up | Sadal Prasad |
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.
Pokhar Bhinda Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Pokhar Bhinda is Avnish; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Sachindra Rao.
| Postal address | Gram Pokharbhinda Post Chauri Chaura, 273408 |
|---|
The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Pokhar Bhinda 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 Pokhar Bhinda
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 Pokhar Bhinda are women (45%, about the same as the block's 46%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 8 candidates stood for Pradhan in Pokhar Bhinda, a seat reserved for Scheduled Castes. Vakil Prasad won with 32% of the votes, 93 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Scheduled Castes | Vakil Prasad | 32%, won by 93 votes |
| 2015 | Unreserved | Awanish | 34% |
| 2010 | Women | Vimla | – |
| 2005 | Scheduled Castes | Naval | – |
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 Pokhar Bhinda
In panchayat elections, voters of Pokhar Bhinda vote at the polling centre listed below, as notified by the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh. Polling centres are usually set up in government school buildings, so this list also points you to public buildings in the panchayat.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Pokharabhind प्राथमिक पाठशाला पोखरभिण्ड |
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 Pokhar Bhinda 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
- 37.7/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Pokhar Bhinda scored 37.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, which puts it in the bottom tenth of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh, well behind the Sardarnagar block average of 51.0. The theme scores below show where it most needs to improve. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Beginner" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Pokhar Bhinda does best on “Socially just and secured” (74.4) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (12.3). That 62-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2 of the nine theme scores are above the Sardarnagar block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Pokhar Bhinda
Schools in Pokhar Bhinda, going by the records we have:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Pokharabhind प्राथमिक पाठशाला पोखरभिण्ड | Primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Pokhar Bhinda come under the block education officer (BEO) of Sardarnagar. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Pokhar Bhinda
For Pokhar Bhinda, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Sardarnagar, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Gorakhpur.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Pokhar Bhinda
Mail to Pokhar Bhinda usually goes to PIN 273408 (Patauha Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patauha | Post Office | 273408 | 2.1 km |
| Chilwa | Post Office | 273408 | 2.9 km |
| Dewalapar | Post Office | 273408 | 3.7 km |
Bank branches near Pokhar Bhinda
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Overseas Bank | Sikariganj | IOBA0003571 | 8.7 km |
| Punjab National Bank | Sikriganj Gorakhpur | PUNB0826300 | 8.7 km |
| Indian Bank | Bastiya | IDIB000B692 | 9.2 km |
| State Bank of India | Bhadarkhas | SBIN0015683 | 9.2 km |
| State Bank of India | Jiyanpur | SBIN0012995 | 9.4 km |
See all bank branches in Sardarnagar block
You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Pokhar Bhinda can go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC).
How to reach Pokhar Bhinda
The easiest way to reach Pokhar Bhinda by train is via Chauri Chaura, about 36 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Sardarnagar and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, about 40 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur headquarters | District | 41 km | south |
| Sardarnagar block (centre) | Block | 5.7 km | south |
| Chauri Chaura (CC) | Railway Station | 36 km | north-east |
| Sardarnagar (SANR) | Railway Station | 37 km | north |
| Gauri Bazar (GB) | Railway Station | 38 km | north-east |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 40 km | north |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | Airport | 116 km | south-west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Pokhar Bhinda 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
- 8.7 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 36 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Rail access is limited: the nearest station is about 36 km away (Chauri Chaura), farther than for 99% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 8.7 km away, much farther than the Sardarnagar block average of 5.6 km. The nearest post office is about 2.1 km away, closer than the block average of 2.5 km.
Places near Pokhar Bhinda
The Gram Panchayats closest to Pokhar Bhinda, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokharbhinda | Bhathat | 0.0 km | north |
| Chaura | Sardarnagar | 1.1 km | south |
| Chak Deia | Sardarnagar | 1.5 km | south-west |
| Bhagwanpur | Piprauli | 1.6 km | north-west |
| Khadra | Gola | 1.7 km | south |
| Mahdewa Jungle | Sardarnagar | 1.7 km | west |
| Chhabaila | Sardarnagar | 1.8 km | north |
| Patauha | Gola | 2.1 km | north |
Other Gram Panchayats in Sardarnagar
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Pokhar Bhinda 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 Chauri Chaura 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 Chauri Chaura 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, Sardarnagar 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 Sardarnagar 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 Pokhar Bhinda 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 Sardarnagar 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 Pokhar Bhinda
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, matter most to households in Pokhar Bhinda. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
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 Sardarnagar 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 Sardarnagar 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 Sardarnagar 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 Sardarnagar 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 Sardarnagar 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 Sardarnagar 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 Pokhar Bhinda
- Elevation
- 74 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,029 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Pokhar Bhinda sits about 74 metres above sea level, close to the Gorakhpur district average of 85 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Pokhar Bhinda gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September, slightly above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 11 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.
Land cover around Pokhar Bhinda
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 80%
- Tree cover 6.3%
- Built-up land 4.3%
- Grass and scrub 9.1%
- Bare or sparse land 0.2%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 80% of the land within roughly 2 km of Pokhar Bhinda under crops, 4% built up and 6% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat?
Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat is in Sardarnagar block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Chauri Chaura tehsil.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat?
Avnish is the Gram Pradhan of Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat; phone 9415856566 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pokhar Bhinda?
Vakil Prasad won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pokhar Bhinda with 332 votes (32% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Avnish, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat?
Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Pokhar Bhinda.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Pokhar Bhinda reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Pokhar Bhinda was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Castes), 2010 (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 Pokhar Bhinda?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pokhar Bhinda beat the runner-up by 93 votes (9.1% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 1,024 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Pokhar Bhinda before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Pokhar Bhinda went to Awanish (2015), Vimla (2010) and Naval (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 Pokhar Bhinda in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Pokhar Bhinda was 71% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat?
Pokhar Bhinda 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 Pokhar Bhinda?
Sachindra Rao is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Pokhar Bhinda; phone 9415362609 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 5 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Pokhar Bhinda.
Which assembly constituency does Pokhar Bhinda come under?
Pokhar Bhinda comes under the Chillupar Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Pokhar Bhinda?
The MLA for Chillupar is Rajesh Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 96,342 votes (42.5%) and won by 21,842 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pokhar Bhinda in?
Pokhar Bhinda is in the Bansgaon Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Pokhar Bhinda?
The Member of Parliament for Bansgaon is Kamlesh Paswan (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,28,693 votes (45.4%) and won by 3,150 votes.
What is the LGD code of Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat is 67057. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Pokhar Bhinda?
The PIN code for Pokhar Bhinda is usually 273408. The nearest post office is Patauha (PIN 273408), about 2.1 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram Pokharbhinda Post Chauri Chaura, 273408.
What is the DIGIPIN of Pokhar Bhinda?
The DIGIPIN for Pokhar Bhinda is 2J7-4CJ-LTLP. 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 Pokhar Bhinda from Gorakhpur?
Pokhar Bhinda is about 41 km south of Gorakhpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Sardarnagar block, it is about 5.7 km south.
Which is the nearest railway station to Pokhar Bhinda?
The nearest railway station to Pokhar Bhinda is Chauri Chaura (CC), about 36 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sardarnagar (SANR), 37 km; Gauri Bazar (GB), 38 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Pokhar Bhinda?
The nearest airport to Pokhar Bhinda is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 40 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 116 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Pokhar Bhinda, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Pokhar Bhinda is Indian Overseas Bank, Sikariganj (IFSC IOBA0003571), roughly 8.7 km away. Other branches nearby: Punjab National Bank, Sikriganj Gorakhpur (IFSC PUNB0826300) and Indian Bank, Bastiya (IFSC IDIB000B692). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Pokhar Bhinda?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Pokhar Bhinda: Prathamik Pathashala Pokharabhind.
Which schools are there in Pokhar Bhinda?
There is 1 government school building on record in Pokhar Bhinda: Prathamik Pathashala Pokharabhind. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Pokhar Bhinda?
The closest gram panchayats to Pokhar Bhinda, as the crow flies, are Pokharbhinda (0.0 km), Chaura (1.1 km), Chak Deia (1.5 km), Bhagwanpur (1.6 km) and Khadra (1.7 km).
How can I complain about work in Pokhar Bhinda 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 Sardarnagar 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 Pokhar Bhinda get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Gorakhpur and Tehsil Chauri Chaura, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Chauri Chaura Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Pokhar Bhinda?
In Pokhar Bhinda, 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 Pokhar Bhinda?
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 Pokhar Bhinda, the Lekhpal of Chauri Chaura 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 Pokhar Bhinda?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Sardarnagar 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 Sardarnagar 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 Pokhar Bhinda?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Gorakhpur, block Sardarnagar and panchayat Pokhar Bhinda 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 Sardarnagar 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 Pokhar Bhinda meet?
The Gram Sabha of Pokhar Bhinda 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 Pokhar Bhinda?
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 Sardarnagar 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; Pokhar Bhinda is in the Chillupar assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat?
Pokhar Bhinda Gram Panchayat scored 37.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 49th of 53 panchayats in Sardarnagar block.
What is the altitude of Pokhar Bhinda above sea level?
Pokhar Bhinda is about 74 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 11 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Pokhar Bhinda get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Pokhar Bhinda gets about 1,030 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Pokhar Bhinda?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Pokhar Bhinda, the land is 80% cropland, 6% tree cover and 4% built-up land, 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)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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