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Pura Gram Panchayat

पूरा · Uttar Pradesh › Kanpur Nagar › Bilhaur

Villages
1
PIN code
209210
Assembly Constituency
Bilhaur
Gram Pradhan
Manju

Quick answer

Pura is a gram panchayat in Bilhaur block of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 72193, PIN code 209210). It has one revenue village: Pura. The Gram Pradhan is Manju. It is in Bilhaur assembly constituency (MLA: Mohit Sonkar, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ashok Kumar Rawat). It is about 39 km north-west of Kanpur Nagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Utripura (0.6 km).

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

About Pura Gram Panchayat

You’ll find Pura (पूरा) Gram Panchayat in Bilhaur block of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, under Bilhaur tehsil and the Kanpur Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 72193.

It has just one revenue village, Pura, so every adult voter of Pura is a member of the Gram Sabha.

Pura is about 39 km north-west of Kanpur Nagar headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 11 km south of the middle of Bilhaur block. For trains, the closest station is Utripura (about 0.6 km).

Pura is one of the 68 gram panchayats in Bilhaur block. The whole of Kanpur Nagar district has 590. Voters here elect their MLA from the Bilhaur assembly constituency and their MP from the Misrikh 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 Bilhaur tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.

Pura at a glance

NamePura / पूरा
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code72193
BlockBilhaur
TehsilBilhaur
DistrictKanpur Nagar
DivisionKanpur Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Assembly ConstituencyBilhaur
Lok Sabha ConstituencyMisrikh
Gram PradhanManju
MLAMohit Sonkar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPAshok Kumar Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code209210
Coordinates26.7436° N, 80.0919° E (approximate)
Schools3
Post Offices1
Polling Centres3
Panchayat SecretarySanjeev Kaithwar

Map of Pura

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

Pura LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 37C-M67-6JP3. 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 Pura Gram Panchayat

Every revenue village listed under Pura 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
Puraपूरा149998

Population of Pura

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population15,65,623
Rural households2,93,376
Rural literacy rate74.7%
Rural sex ratio870
Rural SC population share28.0%
Rural work participation36.0%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorKanpur Nagar
Women who are literate81.3%
Women with 10+ years of schooling58.5%
Institutional births86.6%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated72.8%
Children under 5 who are stunted34.6%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic57.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel76.9%
Households with improved sanitation77.5%
Households with electricity89.3%
Households with health insurance16.1%
Households with improved drinking water98.8%

Work and livelihood

Kanpur Nagar district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Leather products. If you work in this trade in Pura, 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 Pura 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, Pura 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 Bilhaur 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 Pura
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanPuraDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Pura / BilhaurFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalBilhaur TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)BilhaurRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)BilhaurPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMBilhaurCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)Kanpur NagarOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)Kanpur NagarOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Pura Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Pura is Manju. 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, Bilhaur

Mohit Sonkar

Bharatiya Janata Party2022 general election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received1,22,725
Vote share50.3%
Winning margin42,305
Runner-upRachna Singh

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

MP, Misrikh

Ashok Kumar Rawat

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received4,75,016
Vote share45.2%
Winning margin33,406
Runner-upSangita Rajvanshi

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.

Pura Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Pura is Manju; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Sanjeev Kaithwar.

Gram PradhanManju96213 52544
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Sanjeev Kaithwar94154 83540
Postal addressPura, 209210

The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 6 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 5 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Pura 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 Pura

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
40%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

6 of the 15 ward members of Pura are women, about two in five (40%, about the same as the block's 39%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 12 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Pura. Abhijit Singh won with 48% of the votes, 988 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021UnreservedAbhijit Singh48%, won by 988 votes
2015WomenManju32%
2010UnreservedBirendra Kumar–
2005Scheduled CastesDulare–

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 Pura

In panchayat elections, voters of Pura vote at the polling centres 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 Sku La Balak Pura
जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कू ल बालक पूरा
Juniyar Haiskul Sku La Kanya Pura
जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कू ल कन्या पूरा
Prathamik Pathashala Pura
प्राथमिक पाठशाला पूरा

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 Pura 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
56.3/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Pura scored 56.3 out of 100, ranking 7th of 68 panchayats in Bilhaur block (well ahead of the block average of 43.5). 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

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods55.3
Healthy panchayat57.2
Child-friendly panchayat60.1
Water-sufficient panchayat58.9
Clean and green panchayat47.2
Self-sufficient infrastructure55.5
Socially just and secured65.2
Good governance69.2
Women-friendly panchayat42.8

Pura does best on “Good governance” (69.2) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (42.8). That 26-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Bilhaur block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Pura

Schools in Pura, going by the records we have:

NameType
Juniyar Haiskul Sku La Balak Pura
जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कू ल बालक पूरा
Junior high school
Juniyar Haiskul Sku La Kanya Pura
जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कू ल कन्या पूरा
Junior high school
Prathamik Pathashala Pura
प्राथमिक पाठशाला पूरा
Primary school

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

For Pura, 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 Bilhaur, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Kanpur Nagar.

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

Mail to Pura usually goes to PIN 209210 (Uttaripura 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
UttaripuraPost Office2092100.6 km
NadihaPost Office2092101.3 km
DudwaPost Office2092101.6 km

Bank branches near Pura

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
Bank of BarodaDorva Jamauli,upBARB0DORVAX7.4 km
Central Bank of IndiaUttripuraCBIN02801697.4 km
State Bank of IndiaUttaripura KanpurSBIN00172557.4 km
Union Bank of IndiaUttaripuraUBIN09175167.4 km
Bank of BarodaTilhapur,kaushambi,upBARB0TILHAP8.6 km

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

How to reach Pura

The easiest way to reach Pura by train is via Utripura, about 0.6 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Bilhaur and nearby villages.

The nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, about 49 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Kanpur Nagar headquartersDistrict39 kmnorth-west
Bilhaur block (centre)Block11 kmsouth
Utripura (UTP)Railway Station0.6 kmsouth-east
Dhaursalar (DUO)Railway Station6.2 kmnorth
Barrajpur (BJR)Railway Station8.0 kmsouth-east
Kanpur AirportAirport49 kmsouth-east
Chaudhary Charan Singh International AirportAirport79 kmeast

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

How far Pura 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
7.4 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
0.6 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

A railway station is only about 0.6 km away (Utripura). CalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 7.4 km away, farther than the Bilhaur block average of 5.7 km. There's a post office within about 0.6 km.

Places near Pura

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Pura 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 Bilhaur 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 Kanpur Nagar, Tehsil Bilhaur 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, Bilhaur 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 Bilhaur 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 Pura 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 Bilhaur 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 Pura

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, matter most to households in Pura. 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 Bilhaur 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 Bilhaur 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 Bilhaur 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 Bilhaur 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 Bilhaur 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 Bilhaur 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 Pura

Elevation
136 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
791 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Pura sits about 136 metres above sea level, close to the Kanpur Nagar district average of 128 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Pura gets roughly 790 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September, well below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.

Land cover around Pura

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 77%
  • Tree cover 6.3%
  • Built-up land 11%
  • Grass and scrub 6.0%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.2%

Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 77% of the land within roughly 2 km of Pura under crops, 11% built up and 6% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Pura Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

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

Pura Gram Panchayat is in Bilhaur block of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Bilhaur tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Pura Gram Panchayat?

Manju is the Gram Pradhan of Pura Gram Panchayat; phone 9621352544 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pura?

Abhijit Singh won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pura with 2,107 votes (48% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Manju, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Pura Gram Panchayat?

Pura Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Pura.

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

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Pura was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Castes), 2010 (unreserved) and 2015 (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 Pura?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Pura beat the runner-up by 988 votes (22.3% of valid votes). There were 12 candidates in the race, and 4,433 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Pura before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Pura went to Manju (2015), Birendra Kumar (2010) and Dulare (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 Pura in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Pura was 63% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Pura Gram Panchayat?

Pura Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 6 of them women (40%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Pura?

Sanjeev Kaithwar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Pura; phone 9415483540 (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 Pura.

Which assembly constituency does Pura come under?

Pura comes under the Bilhaur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Pura?

The MLA for Bilhaur is Mohit Sonkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,22,725 votes (50.3%) and won by 42,305 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pura in?

Pura is in the Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Pura?

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 Pura Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Pura Gram Panchayat is 72193. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Pura?

The PIN code for Pura is usually 209210. The nearest post office is Uttaripura (PIN 209210), about 0.6 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Pura, 209210.

What is the DIGIPIN of Pura?

The DIGIPIN for Pura is 37C-M67-6JP3. 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 Pura from Kanpur Nagar?

Pura is about 39 km north-west of Kanpur Nagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Bilhaur block, it is about 11 km south.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pura?

The nearest railway station to Pura is Utripura (UTP), about 0.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dhaursalar (DUO), 6.2 km; Barrajpur (BJR), 8.0 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Pura?

The nearest airport to Pura is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 49 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 79 km away.

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

The nearest bank branch to Pura is Bank of Baroda, Dorva Jamauli,up (IFSC BARB0DORVAX), roughly 7.4 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Uttripura (IFSC CBIN0280169) and State Bank of India, Uttaripura Kanpur (IFSC SBIN0017255). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Pura?

The State Election Commission lists 3 polling centres in Pura: Juniyar Haiskul Sku La Balak Pura, Juniyar Haiskul Sku La Kanya Pura and Prathamik Pathashala Pura.

Which schools are there in Pura?

There are 3 government school buildings on record in Pura: Juniyar Haiskul Sku La Balak Pura, Juniyar Haiskul Sku La Kanya Pura and Prathamik Pathashala Pura. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

Which gram panchayats are near Pura?

The closest gram panchayats to Pura, as the crow flies, are Madara Rai Guman (1.2 km), Sihuramau (2.2 km), Sujawalpur (2.2 km), Uttari (2.3 km) and Debipur Sarai (2.5 km).

How can I complain about work in Pura 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 Bilhaur 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 Pura get land records (Khatauni)?

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

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

In Pura, 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 Pura?

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 Pura, the Lekhpal of Bilhaur 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 Pura?

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

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Kanpur Nagar, block Bilhaur and panchayat Pura 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 Bilhaur 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 Pura meet?

The Gram Sabha of Pura 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 Pura?

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 Bilhaur 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; Pura is in the Bilhaur assembly constituency.

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

Pura Gram Panchayat scored 56.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 7th of 68 panchayats in Bilhaur block.

What is the altitude of Pura above sea level?

Pura is about 136 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 Pura get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Pura 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 Pura?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Pura, the land is 77% cropland, 6% tree cover and 11% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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