# Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat, Behendar, Hardoi: Pradhan Suman Devi

> Akabarpur Talhu is a gram panchayat in Behendar block of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 67603, PIN code 241201).
> It has one revenue village: Akabarpur Talhu.
> The Gram Pradhan is Suman Devi.
> It is in Balamau assembly constituency (MLA: Rampal Verma, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ashok Kumar Rawat).
> It is about 54 km south-east of Hardoi district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Umar Tali (15 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Akabarpur Talhu / अकबरपुर ताल्हू
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 67603
- **Block:** Behendar
- **Tehsil:** Sandila
- **District:** Hardoi
- **Division:** Lucknow Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Balamau
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Misrikh
- **Gram Pradhan:** Suman Devi
- **MLA:** Rampal Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Ashok Kumar Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 241201
- **Coordinates:** 26.9726° N, 80.3978° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Nisat Alam Ansari

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Suman Devi
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Nisat Alam Ansari
- **MLA:** Rampal Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/rampal-verma-mla-balamau/
- **MP:** Ashok Kumar Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ashok-kumar-rawat-mp-misrikh/

## Villages
- Akabarpur Talhu (अकबरपुर ताल्हू)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat?
Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat is in Behendar block of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Sandila tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat?
Suman Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat; phone 9415626750 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Akabarpur Talhu?
Choubey Lal won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Akabarpur Talhu with 465 votes (54% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Suman Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat?
Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Akabarpur Talhu.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Akabarpur Talhu reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Akabarpur Talhu was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (Other Backward Class 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 Akabarpur Talhu?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Akabarpur Talhu beat the runner-up by 65 votes (7.5% of valid votes). There were 2 candidates in the race, and 865 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Akabarpur Talhu before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Akabarpur Talhu went to Suman Devi (2015), Vidya Devi (2010) and Chandramani (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 Akabarpur Talhu in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Akabarpur Talhu was 76% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat?
Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Akabarpur Talhu?
Nisat Alam Ansari is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Akabarpur Talhu; phone 9936631028 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 4 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Akabarpur Talhu.

### Which assembly constituency does Akabarpur Talhu come under?
Akabarpur Talhu comes under the Balamau Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Akabarpur Talhu?
The MLA for Balamau is Rampal Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 81,823 votes (42.9%) and won by 26,581 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Akabarpur Talhu in?
Akabarpur Talhu is in the Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Akabarpur Talhu?
The Member of Parliament for Misrikh is Ashok Kumar Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,75,016 votes (45.2%) and won by 33,406 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat is 67603. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Akabarpur Talhu?
The PIN code for Akabarpur Talhu is usually 241201. The nearest post office is Bara Gaon (PIN 241201), about 0.6 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Akabarpur Talhu, 241201.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Akabarpur Talhu?
The DIGIPIN for Akabarpur Talhu is 379-JLP-5CPL. 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 Akabarpur Talhu from Hardoi?
Akabarpur Talhu is about 54 km south-east of Hardoi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Behendar block, it is about 6.9 km south.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Akabarpur Talhu?
The nearest railway station to Akabarpur Talhu is Umar Tali (UTA), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sandila (SAN), 15 km; Dalelnagar (DLQ), 16 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Akabarpur Talhu?
The nearest airport to Akabarpur Talhu is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 54 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 63 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Akabarpur Talhu, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Akabarpur Talhu is Indian Bank, Nayagaon (IFSC IDIB000N149), roughly 15 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Beeghapur (IFSC HDFC0007259) and Bank of Baroda, Sandila, Dist Hardoi (IFSC BARB0SANDIL). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Akabarpur Talhu?
The closest gram panchayats to Akabarpur Talhu, as the crow flies, are Jasu (0.6 km), Atuka (1.6 km), Dularpur (2.3 km), Dularpur Tiganwa (2.3 km) and Bahlolpur (2.6 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat?
Akabarpur Talhu Gram Panchayat scored 57.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 60th of 68 panchayats in Behendar block.

### What is the altitude of Akabarpur Talhu above sea level?
Akabarpur Talhu is about 132 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 9 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Akabarpur Talhu get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Akabarpur Talhu gets about 790 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 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Akabarpur Talhu?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Akabarpur Talhu, the land is 77% cropland, 14% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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