# Meja Gram Panchayat, Mariyahu, Jaunpur: Pradhan Srimati Rajpatti Devi

> Meja is a gram panchayat in Mariyahu block of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 69964, PIN code 222109).
> It has 2 villages: Kishunpur, Meja.
> The Gram Pradhan is Srimati Rajpatti Devi.
> It is in Gyanpur assembly constituency (MLA: Vipul Dubey, Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal) and Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind).
> It is about 59 km south-west of Jaunpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Atraura (6.7 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Meja / मेजा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 69964
- **Block:** Mariyahu
- **Tehsil:** Mariahu
- **District:** Jaunpur
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Gyanpur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Bhadohi
- **Gram Pradhan:** Srimati Rajpatti Devi
- **MLA:** Vipul Dubey (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal)
- **MP:** Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 222109, 222165
- **Coordinates:** 25.3705° N, 82.3420° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rana Kaushik

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Srimati Rajpatti Devi
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rana Kaushik
- **MLA:** Vipul Dubey (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal), https://zoloth.com/leaders/vipul-dubey-mla-gyanpur/
- **MP:** Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/dr-vinod-kumar-bind-mp-bhadohi/

## Villages
- Kishunpur
- Meja (मेजा)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Meja Gram Panchayat?
Meja Gram Panchayat is in Mariyahu block of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Mariahu tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Meja Gram Panchayat?
Srimati Rajpatti Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Meja Gram Panchayat; phone 6393627425 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Meja?
Devidin won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Meja with 292 votes (25% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Srimati Rajpatti Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Meja Gram Panchayat?
Meja Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Kishunpur and Meja.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Meja reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Meja was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (unreserved) 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 Meja?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Meja beat the runner-up by 10 votes (0.8% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 1,188 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Meja before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Meja went to Rajpatti (2015), Shyam Pyari (2010) and Shyam Pyari (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 Meja in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Meja was 72% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Meja Gram Panchayat?
Meja Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Meja?
Rana Kaushik is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Meja; phone 7525971663 (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 Meja.

### Which assembly constituency does Meja come under?
Meja comes under the Gyanpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Meja?
The MLA for Gyanpur is Vipul Dubey (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 73,251 votes (34.2%) and won by 6,701 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meja in?
Meja is in the Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Meja?
The Member of Parliament for Bhadohi is Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,59,982 votes (42.4%) and won by 44,072 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Meja Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Meja Gram Panchayat is 69964. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Meja?
Addresses in Meja usually carry one of these PIN codes: 222109, 222165. The nearest post office is Garhabaghrai (PIN 222109), about 1.7 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Meja, 222109.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Meja?
The DIGIPIN for Meja is 2JM-377-TJ6C. 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 Meja from Jaunpur?
Meja is about 59 km south-west of Jaunpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Mariyahu block, it is about 7.7 km south.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Meja?
The nearest railway station to Meja is Atraura (ATRR), about 6.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jangiganj (JGG), 7.3 km; Sarai Jagdish (SJGH), 8.2 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Meja?
The nearest airport to Meja is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 53 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 62 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Meja, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Meja is Union Bank of India, Kalapur Crossing (IFSC UBIN0548812), roughly 7.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Jangiganj (IFSC BARB0JANGIG) and Union Bank of India, Jangiganj (IFSC UBIN0548791). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Meja?
The closest gram panchayats to Meja, as the crow flies, are Kisunpur (0.3 km), Salar Pur (0.3 km), Pilkhuna (0.3 km), Rakhawa (0.8 km) and Mainpur (1.0 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Meja Gram Panchayat?
Meja Gram Panchayat scored 53.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 50th of 99 panchayats in Mariyahu block.

### What is the altitude of Meja above sea level?
Meja is about 88 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 12 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Meja get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Meja gets about 830 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 Meja?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Meja, the land is 81% cropland, 17% tree cover and 1% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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