Quick answer
Ghughuwa is a gram panchayat in Badagaon block of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 70709, PIN code 284201). It has 2 villages: Ghughuwa, Jagannath Pura. The Gram Pradhan is श्री राजकुमार. It is in Babina assembly constituency (MLA: Rajeev Singh ''Parichha'', Bharatiya Janata Party) and Jhansi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Anurag Sharma). It is about 29 km south-east of Jhansi district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Barwa Sagar (3.9 km).
About Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat
Ghughuwa (घुघुवा) Gram Panchayat is in Badagaon block, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Jhansi tehsil; the district falls in the Jhansi Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 70709.
The panchayat has 2 revenue villages (Ghughuwa and Jagannath Pura). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.
As the crow flies, Ghughuwa is about 29 km south-east of Jhansi headquarters. It’s about 15 km south-east of the middle of Badagaon block. The nearest railway station is Barwa Sagar, about 3.9 km away.
Ghughuwa is one of 47 gram panchayats in Badagaon block and 496 in Jhansi district. For elections, Ghughuwa falls in the Babina Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Jhansi Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Jhansi tehsil.
Ghughuwa at a glance
| Name | Ghughuwa / घुघुवा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 70709 |
| Block | Badagaon |
| Tehsil | Jhansi |
| District | Jhansi |
| Division | Jhansi Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 2 |
| Assembly Constituency | Babina |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Jhansi |
| Gram Pradhan | श्री राजकुमार |
| MLA | Rajeev Singh ''Parichha'' (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Anurag Sharma (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 284201, 284121 |
| Coordinates | 25.3778° N, 78.7583° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Post Offices | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | विजेता चतुर्वेदी |
Map of Ghughuwa
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Ghughuwa LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 32T-J2J-FF8P. 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 Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat
Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Ghughuwa | घुघुवा | 152866 |
| Jagannath Pura | – | 152865 |
Population of Ghughuwa
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jhansi district, which Ghughuwa is part of:
| Rural population | 11,65,119 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,15,843 |
| Rural literacy rate | 70.2% |
| Rural sex ratio | 893 |
| Rural SC population share | 32.1% |
| Rural work participation | 45.4% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Jhansi district, where Ghughuwa is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Jhansi |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 69.2% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 43.3% |
| Institutional births | 92.9% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 44.5% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 40.9% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 41.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 51.9% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 73.2% |
| Households with electricity | 95.2% |
| Households with health insurance | 11.4% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 96.8% |
Work and livelihood
Jhansi district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Soft toys. If you work in this trade in Ghughuwa, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Ghughuwa mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Ghughuwa 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 Badagaon 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 | Ghughuwa | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Ghughuwa / Badagaon | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Jhansi Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Badagaon | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Badagaon | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Jhansi | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Jhansi | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Jhansi | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Ghughuwa Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Ghughuwa is श्री राजकुमार. 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, Babina
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 1,17,938 |
| Vote share | 50.5% |
| Winning margin | 44,454 |
| Runner-up | Yashpal Singh Yadav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Jhansi
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 6,90,316 |
| Vote share | 50.0% |
| Winning margin | 1,02,614 |
| Runner-up | Pradeep Jain "aditya" |
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.
Ghughuwa Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Ghughuwa is श्री राजकुमार; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is विजेता चतुर्वेदी.
| Postal address | ग्राम व पोस्ट घुघुवां, 284201 |
|---|
The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 3 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Ghughuwa 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 Ghughuwa
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 Ghughuwa are women (36%, about the same as the block's 36%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 7 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Ghughuwa. Rajkumar Kushwaha won with 37% of the votes, 59 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unreserved | Rajkumar Kushwaha | 37%, won by 59 votes |
| 2015 | Other Backward Classes | Rajkumar | 27% |
| 2010 | Unreserved | Ramashankar | – |
| 2005 | Women | Shyamabai | – |
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 Ghughuwa
In panchayat elections, voters of Ghughuwa 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 Vidayalay Ghughuva प्राथमिक विदयालय घुघुवा |
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 Ghughuwa 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
- 59.5/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Ghughuwa scored 59.5 out of 100, ranking 36th of 47 panchayats in Badagaon block (slightly behind the block average of 62.3). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Ghughuwa does best on “Socially just and secured” (70.9) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (36.9). That 34-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2 of the nine theme scores are above the Badagaon block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Ghughuwa
Schools in Ghughuwa, going by the records we have:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Vidayalay Ghughuva प्राथमिक विदयालय घुघुवा | Primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Ghughuwa come under the block education officer (BEO) of Badagaon. 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 Ghughuwa
If someone in Ghughuwa needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Jhansi and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Ghughuwa
The PIN code for Ghughuwa is most likely 284201, served by Ghughuwa Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghughuwa | Post Office | 284201 | 1.3 km |
| Baratakalan | Post Office | 284121 | 1.8 km |
| Barwasagar | Post Office | 284201 | 2.6 km |
Bank branches near Ghughuwa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | Canara Bank Bhogaon | CNRB0007768 | 5.1 km |
| HDFC Bank | Bhogaon | HDFC0008065 | 5.1 km |
| State Bank of India | Bhoangaon | SBIN0001127 | 5.1 km |
| HDFC Bank | Bewar | HDFC0003925 | 9.3 km |
| IDBI | Kishanpur | IBKL0001802 | 9.3 km |
See all bank branches in Badagaon block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Ghughuwa
The easiest way to reach Ghughuwa by train is via Barwa Sagar, about 3.9 km away (NCR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Badagaon and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, about 115 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhansi headquarters | District | 29 km | south-east |
| Badagaon block (centre) | Block | 15 km | south-east |
| Barwa Sagar (BWR) | Railway Station | 3.9 km | south-west |
| Nivari (NEW) | Railway Station | 8.3 km | south-east |
| Orchha (ORC) | Railway Station | 12 km | west |
| Gwalior Airport | Airport | 115 km | north-west |
| Khajuraho Airport | Airport | 132 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Ghughuwa 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
- 5.1 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 3.9 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
A railway station is only about 3.9 km away (Barwa Sagar). CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 5.1 km away, a little closer than the Badagaon block average of 6.0 km. The nearest post office is about 1.3 km away, less than half of the block average of 3.1 km.
Places near Ghughuwa
The Gram Panchayats closest to Ghughuwa, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harauli | Madhogarh | 2.6 km | west |
| Talarmanna | Badagaon | 2.9 km | south-west |
| Tendol | Badagaon | 3.9 km | north-west |
| Phutera Baruwa Sagar | Badagaon | 4.1 km | west |
| Jarbo | Badagaon | 6.1 km | north-east |
| Banguwan | Badagaon | 6.3 km | west |
| Kolwan | Badagaon | 6.8 km | north-west |
| Tilaetha | Badagaon | 7.8 km | north |
Other Gram Panchayats in Badagaon
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Ghughuwa 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 Jhansi 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 Jhansi, Tehsil Jhansi 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, Badagaon 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 Badagaon 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 Ghughuwa 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 Badagaon 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 Ghughuwa
Households in Ghughuwa can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Badagaon 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 Badagaon 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 Badagaon 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 Badagaon 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 Badagaon 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 Badagaon 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 Ghughuwa
- Elevation
- 223 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 772 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Ghughuwa sits about 223 metres above sea level, close to the Jhansi district average of 206 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Ghughuwa gets roughly 770 mm of rain a year, 88% of it between June and September, well below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 34 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Ghughuwa
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 64%
- Tree cover 7.6%
- Built-up land 4.3%
- Water and wetland 5.7%
- Grass and scrub 17%
- Bare or sparse land 1.8%
Within roughly 2 km of Ghughuwa, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 64% cropland, 8% tree cover and 4% built-up land, plus 6% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat?
श्री राजकुमार is the Gram Pradhan of Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat; phone 9889131280 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Ghughuwa?
Rajkumar Kushwaha won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Ghughuwa with 413 votes (37% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names श्री राजकुमार, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat?
Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Ghughuwa and Jagannath Pura.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Ghughuwa reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Ghughuwa was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (unreserved) and 2015 (Other Backward Classes). 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 Ghughuwa?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Ghughuwa beat the runner-up by 59 votes (5.3% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 1,122 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Ghughuwa before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Ghughuwa went to Rajkumar (2015), Ramashankar (2010) and Shyamabai (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 Ghughuwa in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Ghughuwa was 87% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat?
Ghughuwa 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 Ghughuwa?
विजेता चतुर्वेदी is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Ghughuwa; phone 8005014099 (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 Ghughuwa.
Which assembly constituency does Ghughuwa come under?
Ghughuwa comes under the Babina Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Ghughuwa?
The MLA for Babina is Rajeev Singh ''Parichha'' (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,17,938 votes (50.5%) and won by 44,454 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghughuwa in?
Ghughuwa is in the Jhansi Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Ghughuwa?
The Member of Parliament for Jhansi is Anurag Sharma (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 6,90,316 votes (50.0%) and won by 1,02,614 votes.
What is the LGD code of Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat is 70709. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Ghughuwa?
Addresses in Ghughuwa usually carry one of these PIN codes: 284201, 284121. The nearest post office is Ghughuwa (PIN 284201), about 1.3 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is ग्राम व पोस्ट घुघुवां, 284201.
What is the DIGIPIN of Ghughuwa?
The DIGIPIN for Ghughuwa is 32T-J2J-FF8P. 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 Ghughuwa from Jhansi?
Ghughuwa is about 29 km south-east of Jhansi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Badagaon block, it is about 15 km south-east.
Which is the nearest railway station to Ghughuwa?
The nearest railway station to Ghughuwa is Barwa Sagar (BWR), about 3.9 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Nivari (NEW), 8.3 km; Orchha (ORC), 12 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Ghughuwa?
The nearest airport to Ghughuwa is Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 115 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Khajuraho Airport (HJR), about 132 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Ghughuwa, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Ghughuwa is Canara Bank, Canara Bank Bhogaon (IFSC CNRB0007768), roughly 5.1 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Bhogaon (IFSC HDFC0008065) and State Bank of India, Bhoangaon (IFSC SBIN0001127). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Ghughuwa?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Ghughuwa: Prathamik Vidayalay Ghughuva.
Which schools are there in Ghughuwa?
There is 1 government school building on record in Ghughuwa: Prathamik Vidayalay Ghughuva. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Ghughuwa?
The closest gram panchayats to Ghughuwa, as the crow flies, are Harauli (2.6 km), Talarmanna (2.9 km), Tendol (3.9 km), Phutera Baruwa Sagar (4.1 km) and Jarbo (6.1 km).
How can I complain about work in Ghughuwa 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 Badagaon 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 Ghughuwa get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Jhansi and Tehsil Jhansi, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Jhansi Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Ghughuwa?
In Ghughuwa, 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 Ghughuwa?
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 Ghughuwa, the Lekhpal of Jhansi 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 Ghughuwa?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Badagaon 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 Badagaon 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 Ghughuwa?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jhansi, block Badagaon and panchayat Ghughuwa 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 Badagaon 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 Ghughuwa meet?
The Gram Sabha of Ghughuwa 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 Ghughuwa?
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 Badagaon 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; Ghughuwa is in the Babina assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat?
Ghughuwa Gram Panchayat scored 59.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 36th of 47 panchayats in Badagaon block.
What is the altitude of Ghughuwa above sea level?
Ghughuwa is about 223 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 34 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Ghughuwa get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Ghughuwa gets about 770 mm of rain a year, 88% 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 Ghughuwa?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Ghughuwa, the land is 64% cropland, 8% tree cover, 4% built-up land and 6% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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