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Devlaspur Gram Panchayat

देवलासपुर · Uttar Pradesh › Jaunpur › Dobhi

Villages
2
PIN code
222133
Assembly Constituency
Kerakat
Gram Pradhan
Vimala Devi

Quick answer

Devlaspur is a gram panchayat in Dobhi block of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 69446, PIN code 222133). It has 2 villages: Balua Bijaipur, Devlaspur. The Gram Pradhan is Vimala Devi. It is in Kerakat assembly constituency (MLA: Tufani Saroj, Samajwadi Party) and Machhlishahr Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Priya Saroj). It is about 26 km south-east of Jaunpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Dodhi (3.8 km).

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

About Devlaspur Gram Panchayat

Devlaspur (देवलासपुर) Gram Panchayat is in Dobhi block, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Kerakat tehsil; the district falls in the Varanasi Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 69446.

Devlaspur Gram Panchayat covers 2 revenue villages: Balua Bijaipur and Devlaspur. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Gram Pradhan.

Devlaspur is about 26 km south-east of Jaunpur headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 26 km north-east of the middle of Dobhi block. For trains, the closest station is Dodhi (about 3.8 km).

Devlaspur is one of the 69 gram panchayats in Dobhi block. The whole of Jaunpur district has 1,749. Voters here elect their MLA from the Kerakat assembly constituency and their MP from the Machhlishahr 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 Kerakat tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.

Devlaspur at a glance

NameDevlaspur / देवलासपुर
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code69446
BlockDobhi
TehsilKerakat
DistrictJaunpur
DivisionVaranasi Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages2
Assembly ConstituencyKerakat
Lok Sabha ConstituencyMachhlishahr
Gram PradhanVimala Devi
MLATufani Saroj (Samajwadi Party)
MPPriya Saroj (Samajwadi Party)
PIN code222133, 221010
Coordinates25.6307° N, 82.9737° E (approximate)
Schools1
Post Offices1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretarySunit Kumar Gaud

Map of Devlaspur

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Devlaspur LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2J5-P48-9PTJ. 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 Devlaspur Gram Panchayat

Every revenue village listed under Devlaspur 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.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Balua Bijaipur–203350
Devlaspurदेवलासपुर203349

Population of Devlaspur

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population41,47,624
Rural households6,13,244
Rural literacy rate70.8%
Rural sex ratio1,032
Rural SC population share23.1%
Rural work participation32.4%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorJaunpur
Women who are literate75.9%
Women with 10+ years of schooling52.7%
Institutional births88.8%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated75.1%
Children under 5 who are stunted40.5%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic34.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel55.2%
Households with improved sanitation62.6%
Households with electricity98.2%
Households with health insurance12.0%
Households with improved drinking water99.1%

Work and livelihood

Jaunpur district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Woollen carpets (durries). If you work in this trade in Devlaspur, 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 Devlaspur 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, Devlaspur 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 Dobhi 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.

Key offices for residents of Devlaspur
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanDevlaspurDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Devlaspur / DobhiFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalKerakat TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)DobhiRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)DobhiPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMKerakatCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)JaunpurOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)JaunpurOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Devlaspur Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Devlaspur is Vimala Devi. 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, Kerakat

Tufani Saroj

Samajwadi Party2022 general election
PartySamajwadi Party
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received93,149
Vote share39.0%
Winning margin9,340
Runner-upDinesh Chaudhary

Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10

MP, Machhlishahr

Priya Saroj

Samajwadi Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartySamajwadi Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received4,51,292
Vote share42.6%
Winning margin35,850
Runner-upBholanath (b.p. Saroj)

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.

Devlaspur Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Devlaspur is Vimala Devi; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Sunit Kumar Gaud.

Gram PradhanVimala Devi97926 44513
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Sunit Kumar Gaud92609 32712
Postal address1468, 222133

The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Devlaspur 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 Devlaspur

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
36%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

4 of the 11 ward members of Devlaspur are women (36%, slightly behind the block's 41%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 3 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Devlaspur. Ramjit Yadav won with 55% of the votes, 170 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021UnreservedRamjit Yadav55%, won by 170 votes
2015Other Backward Class womenVimla59%
2010UnreservedRamjit Yadav–
2005Other Backward ClassesRamjit Yadav–

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 Devlaspur

In panchayat elections, voters of Devlaspur 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
Juniyar Haiskul Balua Vijayipur
जूनियर हाईस्कूल बलुआ विजयीपुर

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 Devlaspur 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
62.2/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Devlaspur scored 62.2 out of 100, ranking 17th of 69 panchayats in Dobhi block (slightly ahead of the block average of 57.3). 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 livelihoods60.5
Healthy panchayat76.8
Child-friendly panchayat72.3
Water-sufficient panchayat56.2
Clean and green panchayat45.2
Self-sufficient infrastructure71.1
Socially just and secured69.7
Good governance76.1
Women-friendly panchayat43.1

Devlaspur does best on “Healthy panchayat” (76.8) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (43.1). That 34-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 8 of the nine theme scores are above the Dobhi block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Devlaspur

Schools in Devlaspur, going by the records we have:

NameType
Juniyar Haiskul Balua Vijayipur
जूनियर हाईस्कूल बलुआ विजयीपुर
Junior high school

Government primary and upper-primary schools around Devlaspur come under the block education officer (BEO) of Dobhi. 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 Devlaspur

For Devlaspur, 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 Dobhi, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Jaunpur.

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

Mail to Devlaspur usually goes to PIN 222133 (Nayansand Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).

NameTypePIN codeDistance
NayansandPost Office2221331.1 km
BelpcoPost Office2210104.8 km
ChandwakPost Office2221295.0 km

Bank branches near Devlaspur

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 IndiaSuithakalanCBIN02814383.6 km
Indian BankDevgaonIDIB000D56812 km
State Bank of IndiaDeogaonSBIN001088312 km
Union Bank of IndiaNaseeruddinpur,azamgarhUBIN057120212 km
Union Bank of IndiaChewar PaschimUBIN057291812 km

See all bank branches in Dobhi 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 Devlaspur can go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC).

How to reach Devlaspur

The easiest way to reach Devlaspur by train is via Dodhi, about 3.8 km away (NER zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Dobhi and nearby villages.

The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 23 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Jaunpur headquartersDistrict26 kmsouth-east
Dobhi block (centre)Block26 kmnorth-east
Dodhi (DHE)Railway Station3.8 kmsouth-east
Kirakat (KCT)Railway Station5.2 kmwest
Gangauli (GNGL)Railway Station12 kmwest
Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportAirport23 kmsouth-west
Prayagraj AirportAirport126 kmwest

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

How far Devlaspur 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
3.6 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
3.8 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 3.6 km away, a little farther than the Dobhi block average of 3.4 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation

A railway station is only about 3.8 km away (Dodhi). The nearest post office is about 1.1 km away, closer than the block average of 1.7 km.

Places near Devlaspur

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Devlaspur 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 Kerakat 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 Jaunpur, Tehsil Kerakat 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, Dobhi 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 Dobhi 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 Devlaspur 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 Dobhi 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 Devlaspur

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, matter most to households in Devlaspur. 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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Dobhi 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 Dobhi 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 Dobhi 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 Dobhi 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 Dobhi 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 Dobhi 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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Terrain and climate of Devlaspur

Elevation
81 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
867 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Devlaspur sits about 81 metres above sea level, close to the Jaunpur district average of 89 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Devlaspur gets roughly 870 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September, slightly below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 19 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.

Land cover around Devlaspur

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 68%
  • Tree cover 16%
  • Built-up land 2.8%
  • Water and wetland 1.7%
  • Grass and scrub 12%

Within roughly 2 km of Devlaspur, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 68% cropland, 16% tree cover and 3% built-up land, plus 2% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Devlaspur Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

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

Devlaspur Gram Panchayat is in Dobhi block of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Kerakat tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Devlaspur Gram Panchayat?

Vimala Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Devlaspur Gram Panchayat; phone 9792644513 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Devlaspur?

Ramjit Yadav won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Devlaspur with 568 votes (55% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Vimala Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Devlaspur Gram Panchayat?

Devlaspur Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Balua Bijaipur and Devlaspur.

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

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Devlaspur was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Classes), 2010 (unreserved) and 2015 (Other Backward Class women). 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 Devlaspur?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Devlaspur beat the runner-up by 170 votes (16.4% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 1,034 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Devlaspur before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Devlaspur went to Vimla (2015), Ramjit Yadav (2010) and Ramjit Yadav (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 Devlaspur in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Devlaspur was 79% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Devlaspur Gram Panchayat?

Devlaspur 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 Devlaspur?

Sunit Kumar Gaud is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Devlaspur; phone 9260932712 (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 Devlaspur.

Which assembly constituency does Devlaspur come under?

Devlaspur comes under the Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Devlaspur?

The MLA for Kerakat is Tufani Saroj (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 93,149 votes (39.0%) and won by 9,340 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Devlaspur in?

Devlaspur is in the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Devlaspur?

The Member of Parliament for Machhlishahr is Priya Saroj (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,51,292 votes (42.6%) and won by 35,850 votes.

What is the LGD code of Devlaspur Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Devlaspur Gram Panchayat is 69446. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Devlaspur?

Addresses in Devlaspur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 222133, 221010. The nearest post office is Nayansand (PIN 222133), about 1.1 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is 1468, 222133.

What is the DIGIPIN of Devlaspur?

The DIGIPIN for Devlaspur is 2J5-P48-9PTJ. 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 Devlaspur from Jaunpur?

Devlaspur is about 26 km south-east of Jaunpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Dobhi block, it is about 26 km north-east.

Which is the nearest railway station to Devlaspur?

The nearest railway station to Devlaspur is Dodhi (DHE), about 3.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kirakat (KCT), 5.2 km; Gangauli (GNGL), 12 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Devlaspur?

The nearest airport to Devlaspur is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 23 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 126 km away.

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

The nearest bank branch to Devlaspur is Central Bank of India, Suithakalan (IFSC CBIN0281438), roughly 3.6 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Devgaon (IFSC IDIB000D568) and State Bank of India, Deogaon (IFSC SBIN0010883). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Devlaspur?

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Devlaspur: Juniyar Haiskul Balua Vijayipur.

Which schools are there in Devlaspur?

There is 1 government school building on record in Devlaspur: Juniyar Haiskul Balua Vijayipur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

Which gram panchayats are near Devlaspur?

The closest gram panchayats to Devlaspur, as the crow flies, are Khujjhi (1.6 km), Rampur Urf Doulatpur (1.8 km), Sarai Gani (1.8 km), Senapur (3.4 km) and Bhaura (3.6 km).

How can I complain about work in Devlaspur 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 Dobhi 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 Devlaspur get land records (Khatauni)?

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

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

In Devlaspur, 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 Devlaspur?

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 Devlaspur, the Lekhpal of Kerakat 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 Devlaspur?

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

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jaunpur, block Dobhi and panchayat Devlaspur 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 Dobhi 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 Devlaspur meet?

The Gram Sabha of Devlaspur 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 Devlaspur?

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 Dobhi 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; Devlaspur is in the Kerakat assembly constituency.

What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Devlaspur Gram Panchayat?

Devlaspur Gram Panchayat scored 62.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 17th of 69 panchayats in Dobhi block.

What is the altitude of Devlaspur above sea level?

Devlaspur is about 81 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 19 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Devlaspur get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Devlaspur gets about 870 mm of rain a year, 87% 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 Devlaspur?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Devlaspur, the land is 68% cropland, 16% tree cover, 3% built-up land and 2% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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